UNESCO World Heritage Site Chasing
“Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” Mark Twain (1835-1910) Lesson Learned: Don’t bother coming to the coast of Croatia before mid April, its closed for business. We arrived on April 19 and many shops and cafés are just now opening up. Easter is a big deal in this country, so if you arrive at […]
UNESCO Tour (Part III)
“We are all migrants through time.” ― Mohsin Hamid, Exit West Olympia (UNESCO site) Lesson Learned: Don’t ask for ground meat in Greece. You won’t find packages of hamburger in the grocery stores here. Ellen asked the butcher and even though most Greeks speak English (at least in the larger towns) he looked at her like she […]
UNESCO Tour (Part II)
“Life is a journey, not a destination; there are no mistakes, just chances we’ve taken.” — India.Arie UNESCO World Heritage Sites Around Every Corner Go-Day 15 to 22, February 6, 2019 to February 13 Lessons Learned: There are a lot of stray dogs and cats here in Greece. I mean a bunch, like on every corner, […]
UNESCO Tour (Part I)
“I am not particularly interested in saving time; I prefer to enjoy it.” ― Eduardo Galeano Go-Day 15 to 22, February 6, 2019 to February 13 Lessons Learned: Pack your hiking boots (or shoes). They are comfortable, protect your feet, and you can walk in them all day long. You can wear them with shorts or […]
Was That a Meteora I Just Saw in the Sky?
“Enjoy life. There’s plenty of time to be dead.” ― Hans Christian Andersen Go-Date: Day 13. Feb 4 Lesson Learned: Winter in Greece is about like winter in Charleston, SC. At least in Athens and south (except in the mountains). There is snow in the mountains, but a blizzard to them is like a foot plus […]