We continue on our way through the ruins of ancient Greece (nothing to do with the current financial situation), with wonderful weather, company and continued excellent commentary from our guide Irini. We found Olympia more interesting than we expected - there is a vast complex of ruins (temples, training complexes etc) besides the famous stadium/arena (which I power-walked on behalf of the Barren Boys). On Tuesday we adjourned to Sparta to explore the nearby ruins and restorations of monastories at Mystras - spectacularly placed on very steep hills (see our red faces above), then crossed the mountains to Tollos, a small resort town on the Aegean. Today has been spent in 13th century BC Mycenaen ruins and the huge ampitheatre at Epidaurus (perfect acoustics - tested to perfection by our friend Trish Ball, who was an opera singer). Tomorrow we head off to Athens via Corinth. May Day should be interesting in Athens, with the planned protests - we'll not poke our noses into them.
2 comments:
sounds like alotta historical and present day fun! endless summer has finished... its suddenly 19c maximums and 9c lows... but its a nice change... looks alot nicer over there tho! luv BB
Back from the exotic east,shinto,buddhist splendours and very long (400meter)and very fast trains. much fun,noodles and chop sticks. just settling in having taken the old mother back to her unit. She had a great time in the hostel and there ill be no problems getting her back there. We have much to tell and show. Off to the MTC wherewe will miss you.Greetings to old fellow travellers. love to yu both
Whiskers and LIz san.
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