DION to MOUNT OLYMPUS This is our little bus – it is very comfortable inside and there is lots of room – the heat has not died down – so it’s lucky for us that there is air conditioning and…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 12 Part 1
DION – another museum and incredible mosaics Wednesday – today is my first tour out of Thessaloniki. It is great to have Thessaloniki as a base because then I don’t have to worry about packing things for overnight adventures –…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 11 Part 3
THESSALONIKI MUSEUM – statues, treasures and mosaics After all that mind boggling Macedon Gold, let’s explore some other items in this wonderful museum. I know you are saying that you have seen enough pottery and statues from previous museums –…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 11 Part 2
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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 11 Part 1
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)…