Wish You Were Here: Exploring the ancient treasures of the Adriatic

Jetting, boating and traipsing around the world, our intrepid readers have explored the  landscapes of Curacao, followed mythical Kelpies in Scotland and road-tripped through Tuscany.

Now a San Jose duo are sharing their adventures on the Adriatic Sea. Read on for details, then find more travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.

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In May, San Jose residents Janis Gerlinger, pictured, and her friend Nancy Pavlak took an Adriatic cruise from Istanbul to Venice with a story at the ancient historic site of Olympia in Greece. (Courtesy Janis Gerlinger) 

GREECE: In May, San Jose residents Janis Gerlinger and her friend Nancy Pavlak took an Adriatic cruise from Istanbul to Venice in early May that included stops in Turkey, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy. The Viking “Ancient Treasures of the Adriatic” itinerary included the ancient cites of Troy and Ephesus in what is now Turkey and Corinth and Olympia — where Janis posed for a photo — in Greece.

TRAVEL TIPS: “Be prepared for extensive walking and lots of steps,” she says. “Many of the oldest sites have slippery granite and marble floors and walkways, so walking sticks and good nonslip walking shoes are a must. As always, Viking provided excellent excursions and very knowledgeable guides.”

Join the fun! Send a photo of yourself on your latest adventures — local, domestic or international — to jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com. Tell us where you are, who everyone is and where they’re from, and share a travel tip or two to help fellow readers go there, too.

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