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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 4 Part 2
MYCENAE – graves of gold Our next stop is Mycenae – home of The Lion Gate, Agamemnon and the famous Grave Circles where all those golden treasures were discovered. They have now taken up residence in the Athens Archeological Museum…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 4 Part 1
ATHENS to CORINTH – of canals and Corinthians Tuesday – today is the first day of my two day private tour to a selection of history packed places. An early breakfast – (doesn’t it look scrumptious?) and after checking my…