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)…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 10 Part 3
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…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 10 Part 2
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…