MACEDON GOLD – all that glitters is not gold OK – I hope that everyone is refreshed because now it is time to discover the most magnificent of treasures – The Gold of Macedon including the showpiece – the Derveni…
ATHENS to THESSALONIKI – entering Alexander’s territory Tuesday – today an early start. Don’t seem to be getting too many sleep ins but that’s OK. Making sure I have packed everything – I head downstairs (too early for hotel brekky)…
ANCIENT AGORA – discovering more ruins Stepping outside into the heat, I head for the iced water fountain. This is so deliciously icy cold I could put my head under the tap – but don’t worry – I refrain. As…
ANCIENT AGORA – time to go to the market place I am not relaxed for long! Even though it’s only a five minute walk from Monastiraki Square, there are loads of people perusing and buying. Plus the temperature is getting…
ATHENS – enjoying the sights Monday – surprisingly enough I am awake early even though I fell into bed last night and was asleep before my head hit the pillow. So let’s get to it. A nice light but filling…