Once an alliance of cities ruled this Seas, bound to each other by bonds of trade and ships.

The alliance has passed into history, and history has become art.

I walk to the terminal, …

… a terminal for cruise ships.

There is more than one.

The natives live …

… and relax …

… at the waterfront.

I see historical ships made of wood …

… or steel; …

… some current ones; big ones …

… and small ones.

I leave the harbour. The city presents itself …

… in interesting ways …

… worth recording.

There are places to party …

… and places to play.

I move on to a smaller neighbour …

… with its iconic gate …

… and architecture.

There are dragons …

… and clowns.

It seems that trade clarifies, …

… simplifies …

… and beautiefies places.