As we start our journey again – I am tagging on discreetly with the tour group – we arrive at Argyrokastro Square or the Square of the Hebrew Martyrs which is easier to pronounce! It is one of the most…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 15 Part 1
RHODES – windmills and gates Saturday – a sleep in and by the looks of things out the window it is another beautiful day. I think I am still feeling a bit full from the dinner last night but nevertheless…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 14
THESSALONIKI to RHODES – something fishy going on here Friday – today is the start of our adventure around the Greek Islands. I am hoping that it will be the ‘relaxing’ part of my Odyssey, although I am sure that…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 13 Part 4
VERGINA – underground tombs and the treasures of Alexander’s dad ‘We are ephemeral; What truly is man? Man is but a dream shadow’ – Pindar 518-438 BC At the southern end of the Macedonian plain is Aigai, (modern name Vergina)…
2019 Greek Odyssey – Day 13 Part 3
PELLA ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE – did Alexander walk around here? We have now arrived at Pella for our wanderings around the ancient wonders of this world. After the treasures we discovered at the museum, it is incredible to believe that all…