The wife and I just returned from a vacation of a lifetime. We sailed on the Carnival Freedom to numerous ports in Italy and made stops in Croatia, Barcelona and Cannes. Although I was stationed in the Mediterranean 40 years ago while serving in the Navy, I didn't remember just how awesomely beautiful that area is. The history and culture is well preserved in the Cathedrals, Arches, forts and city walls. Many structures and communities are built literally on the side or top of mountains. The...