Today was designated as a “road day.” That is, the major event for today was a transfer across the peninsula …
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Day 10 – 1/21/2020 – Mycenae
If you’ve read (and/or remember) the Iliad you recall that the people attacking Troy were “Greeks” from Mycenae. Today we …
Day 9 – 1/20/2020 – Corinth
We were up, breakfasted, packed and out of our room by 8:45 this morning. We loaded the bus and were …
Day 8 – 1/19/2020 – Around Athens
Up, breakfast, NOT on the bus. Rather we walked a few blocks up to the presidential residence to see the …
Day 7 – 1/18/2020 – Acropolis
Up, breakfast, bus to the base of the Acropolis hill. The first stop was the Areopagus – the knoll where …
Day 6 – 1/17/2020 – On to Athens
Up (early), Suitcases down to the lobby by 6:30, quick breakfast, on the bus by 7:00, off to the airport. …
Day 5 – 1/16/2020 – Last day on Crete
Up, breakfast, bus; this time for a trek across the island to the southern coast. Our adventures started in the …
Day 4 – 1/15/20 – Knossos
Up, Breakfast, on the bus for the short drive to the palace at Knossos. This is one of the largest …
Day 3 – 1/14/20 – Around and about Heraklion
Today started with breakfast in the top floor dining room at the hotel. Not a bad view and a nice …
Day 2 – 1/13/20 – Still on the Road
It’s 12:45 AM on Tuesday the 14th. We had arrived at Heraklion, Crete and checked into our hotel. Considering that …