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May 8-21, 2009 with Will Howarth, Professor Emeritus. Embark on a journey of discovery along a coastline that traces thousands of years of human achievement in art and culture. A post-cruise extension to London will be included.

Embark on a journey of discovery, from the dawn of western art through Portugal's golden age of exploration, from the heroism of the D-Day landings to the modern era of art and architecture.

Join fellow Princetonians, May 8-21, 2009 aboard the all-suite Island Sky and cruise from Lisbon, Portugal to Portsmouth, England, along a coastline that traces thousands of years of human achievement. Marvel at the prehistoric cave paintings in France's Dordogne region, experience the grandeur of the great pilgrimage cathedrals at Mont St-Michel and Santiago de Compostela, and take in the contemporary artistry of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Along the way, enjoy private tastings and meals ashore, featuring superb local food and wines.

Princeton faculty favorite Will Howarth will present evening precepts based on historical and creative writings linked to the areas visited on the Journey. These lively interactive discussions will be complemented by lecture presentations by experts on art, maritime history, and early civilizations of the region. Please note: Princeton travelers will be joined by those from our cosponsoring organizations of Stanford University and the American Museum of Natural History.

About the Study Leader
This journey will be led by William Howarth, Professor Emeritus.

Professor Howarth, who retired in 2008, is an authority on the history and literature of travel, places, and nature. His many books and essays cover a wide range of topics, from the writings of Henry Thoreau and Rachel Carson to journeys across Europe, North and South America, and the amazing academic village of Princeton, NJ. He is former editor of The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau and former chair of The Center for American Places. A contributor to National Geographic, Smithsonian, and American Scholar, he is currently writing a study of Charles Darwin's use of landscape to theorize evolution.

An alumni favorite, Professor Howarth has led fifty previous alumni events, from on-campus seminars to Princeton Journeys programs in Africa and Oceania. On this journey he will be joined by naturalist and writer Anne Matthews *81, who teaches environmental writing at Princeton.

To make a reservation, fill out the form in the brochure or contact Princeton Journeys at (609) 258-8686 or journeys@princeton.edu for assistance.