Arriving in Syracuse, Sicily. According to Wikipedia, Syracuse is "is a historic city in Sicily, the capital of the province of Syracuse. The city is notable for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and as the birthplace of the preeminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes." Mount Etna is visible is the distance.

The harbor in Syracuse. Mount Etna is visible in the background.

Lunch at the "family table" on the Aegean Odyssey.

Ready to visit the city of Syracuse.

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The Ear of Dionysius. From Wikipedia: "The Ear of Dionysius was most likely formed out of an old limestone quarry. It is 23 metres high and extends 65 metres back into the cliff. Horizontally, it bends in an approximate "S" shape, vertically it is tapered at the top like a teardrop. Because of its shape the Ear has extremely good acoustics, making even a small sound resonate throughout the cave. ... This cave was dug in Greek/Roman times as a water storage for Syracuse. A narrow tunnel was dug first. This tunnel was widened by digging down and sideways afterwards, giving the cave its unusual shape. The small narrow tunnel is still visible on the top of this artificial cave. An earthquake struck this area and causing damage, and the cave became unusable for water storage afterwards." The name of the cave was first used in 1586 by the painter Caravaggio.

A large raised platform for animal sacrifice in the Roman portion of Syracuse.

The Roman amphitheater.

Part of the ancient treasures in the museum in Syracuse.

The three-legged figure is a symbol of Sicily. Versions are for sale everywhere.

A stroll around the waterfront area turned up interesting shops and courtyards.

For sale!

In a shop that sold everything fishy!

Brass knocker.

A design studio. For fun!

Aegean Odyssey in Syracuse.

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Private yachts in Syracuse. The boat in front carried the "toys" (helicopter, jet skis, and larger craft) for the larger boat anchored on its port side.

Leaving Syracuse, passing the island of Ortygia. The island is the historical center of Syracuse.

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