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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 5 Part 3
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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 5 Part 2
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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 5 Part 1
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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 4 Part 3
EPIDAURUS – theatre and healing Our last port of call before being able to relax in a comfy hotel is Epidaurus. It is about an hour’s drive and we are heading for the coast – I just know when we…