Destination: Greece
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Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations were staying up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world - the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysos.
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Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [8]
My visit to Vergina was not an easy one. Transfer after transfer, buses and a train, this is a site somewhat off the beaten path. But I had to see it, as the historical significance is astounding. This was Aegae in the ancient world, where a palace ... Read more >
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [7]
From Delphi I caught a bus to somewhere (memory fails me already), then a train to Kalabaka, from where I hoped to see Meteora. By now, english is RARE, and many responses to my question, "milate anglika(do you speak english)" are inevitably ... Read more >
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [8]
There is plenty to feast one's eyes upon here. From the tholos at the sanctuary of Athena to Apollo's gargantuan temple, the site has a sort of mystique surrounding it. But sadly, as is the case with so many sites of great antiquity, a lot of imagination ... Read more >
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [8]
After a sleepless flight, followed by an hour long passport check, my lifelonog desire to touch Athenian soil was realized. The weather was lovely, and for the most part, I found my hostel with no trouble. It's easy to get lost in Athens though. If it ... Read more >
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 | By bradybunch | Views [12] | Comments [1]
Bangkok airport was on high alert due to Pennys belt which set off the security alarm. News from Greece is that Big sister was caught on the hop when the aussie visitors arrived and ran for the shower. Apparently Greek BO is pretty deadly............... Read more >
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 | By bradybunch | Views [18] | Comments [2]
Very happy to get a text from Miss Lizzie this morning at 4.40am australian time to say that they had all arrived at Big sisters safely. Penny a bit worse for wear but wow what a big trip for first time travellers, hope it doesnt take too long to recover ... Read more >
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 | By climberchris | Views [60]
Well, I've made it to Athens; dreamlike, I'm almost unsure of how I got here. After Albania, Athens is a waking dream of Frappes and Smart cars; of Bluetooth and ipods. I'm back in the West. However Eastern that West may be. It's been two weeks since ... Read more >
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 | By hlg132 | Views [9]
The adventure starts bright and early tomorrow morning (4 am to be exact). It takes two days to get to Athens and after the airport I have no idea what will happen next. YAY!
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 | By bradybunch | Views [14]
Hi everyone am having a ball so far...waiting for the rest of you to arrive....saturday night we went to philipa's for dinner...he made an amazing barbq, jim and carmel, stavros and chrristina and andrea(escort)...it was great...we ate too much...
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 | By bradybunch | Views [39] | Comments [1]
Dee left on 17th June after an unsuccessfull attempt at an upgrade request (tip for next time Dee , ditch the tracky dacks) she set off through the airport gates giving us "the royal wave" Those of us who were concerned about Dees marathon ... Read more >
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