the whole family. But nowadays . . . not so much. In the Western world they have mostly disappeared, and many nations are banning capital punishment altogether. Butin some places public executions never went away, and certain countries are relying on it more and more as a way to deter people from crime.

Lately, the country making the most headlines with this practice is Iran. After experiencing an increase in violent crime, Iranian officials decided to move their hangings (they have hundreds per year) out from behind prison walls and into a central park in Tehran, for all to see. And—just like the public executions from centuries ago—people file in by the hundreds and jostle for the best view. Convicts are executed for crimes like murder, rape, homosexuality, assault,David McGuffin's Exploring Europe

Day 49

Santorini Sunset

The Greek island of Santorini is known for its fantastic views at sunset. The town of Oia is the best location because of its unobstructed views to the west. I was fortunate to have two beautiful days on the island to experience these brilliant sunsets. Click the picture to watch the video.

Day 50

Santorini Sunset Cruise

The island of Santorini is on everyone’s list of must-see sights when visiting Greece. The island and the surrounding sea is truly beautiful, but the tourist towns of Fira and Oia can get really crowded, especially when a cruise ship arrives in port. The perfect solution is to charter a private sailing tour in the caldera (the blown out part of the volcano that has filled with water). Seven