Greece – what pops into the head? Athens and the islands I bet! Well – that’s OK. But I’m hoping that this might prompt you to consider the Peloponnese – it’s perfect (I think!) as a stand alone destination but equally works well as part of a longer Greek itinerary. It’s easily accessed from Athens […]
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Still proudly rising up out of the surrounding plain and dominating the landscape, it’s impossible to walk through the ruined elegance of Mystras and not be drawn back to its glory days as regional capital to an already fading Byzantine Empire …….what a city it must have been! History in a Nutshell 1204 – The […]
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The road to Epidaurus is like the road to creation. One stops searching. One grows silent, stilled by the hush of mysterious beginnings. If one could speak one would become melodious…. (Henry Miller) Tucked away in a quiet valley in the northeastern Peloponnese, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Epidaurus is attributed by many as the cradle […]
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Read MoreCine Thision – one of Athens’ outdoor cinemas …. and yes! – that IS the Acropolis in the background! Photos – June, 2022 XingfuMama posts every Friday morning. *Create a post with a photo of places one sits or might sit, or art about sitting, and maybe a little background or story about the spot or […]
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