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August 7, 2008 I went to the National Museum today. This was my last tour for this trip. Athens is a hellish place to be in. Walking around here is even worse than walking around in Los Angeles. Walking in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Greece
Wednesday Aug 6, 2008 This morning I took a bus from Athens to Delphi, a distance of about 160 kms. This was a good chance to see the country. Yesterday I saw the coastal area, now I am seeing the … Continue reading
November 26, 2008 For some inexplicable reason I made no onsite travel notes for Santorini, but this place, beyond question, was the most beautiful island I have ever visited. Terrible oversight, however, I have a good memory and plenty of … Continue reading
Sunday August 3, 2008 The Palace of Knossos and the Minoans This morning we docked at Crete, fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. I was not impressed with this island. It appears dirty and in disrepair. Of course this kind … Continue reading
Greek Island Tour First Stop August 1, 2008 Made our first ports-o-call at the island of Mykonos. Basically it is a wind swept nothing of a place that has grown up as a result of tourism and has become famous … Continue reading
August 6, 2008 This afternoon I took a day trip out to the 5th century BCE temple of Poseidon about 75 kms east of Athens along the Greek coast. Poseidon was the Greek god of the seas comparable with Varuna … Continue reading
This is a quick note that I wrote from the steps of the Acropolis in Athens after seeing the site. These are my on-the-spot reactions. Many things can be said about this place and I will surely check the details … Continue reading