Acropolis – continuing the journey I am now ready to tackle the south side of the Parthenon – but first – a little history refresher. The celebrated Greek statesman Pericles is credited with ordering the design and construction of the…
ATHENS – The Acropolis – celebrating with the Gods – the journey begins Thursday – I watched the weather last night and shock horror – it is going to be in the high 20’s low 30’s. Just the perfect weather…
OLYMPIA – a Museum of Winners I am bushed – it is a long walk from the ruins to the museum but it is an easy walk and there is lots of shade so it is not too bad. A…
OLYMPIA – Zeus and athletes The Temple of Zeus (470-457 BC) is one of the major highlights of Olympia. Reading the board – this Doric, single sided temple had six columns at each narrow end and thirteen columns along each…
OLYMPIA to ATHENS – ready – set – go Wednesday – what a wonderful nights sleep – everything is so quiet and I could lay here for ages but today is the day to be energetic and physical because I…