© 1998 by European Society of Cardiology
Copyright © 1998, European Society of Cardiology
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Elizabeth Conrad and the children had eagerly awaited the Mediterranean cruise that would take them to Greece and the Greek Isles. Theodore Conrad had been invited to lecture in Athens and this would mean opportunities to visit the Acropolis, Parthenon and Agora</CNY > then traveling to Rhodes to see its Colossus, the Asclepion, a renowned center of healing, and finally Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. They would cruise the Archipelago and perhaps the Adriatic Sea as well. The day of their journey had arrived and their anticipation buoyed even further by the splendor of the cruise ship and its many offerings. They departed on Tuesday, June 10, 1992.
Seated in one of the ship's dining rooms, the Conrads enjoyed a panoramic view of Italy's coastline as they shared a champagne toast prior to dinner. Elizabeth remarked that it would be good to meet up with their