Monthly Archives: May 2014

Greece – day 12

Posted on May 30, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

A early breakfast and we head up to the franco – Byzantine fortress. This is huge fort and the owner of Mystras Inn drives us to the top gate after we leave our car at the bottom gate. The town … Continue reading →

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Greece – day 11

Posted on May 30, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

We leave our accommodation and walk around the Gialova wetlands. Not many water birds about but plenty of bush birds, flowers and beautiful coastal scenery. When one does not know their Greek plants its hard to tell what is native … Continue reading →

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Greece – day 10

Posted on May 28, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

We leave Plataria and travel along the Ionian Coast trying to decipher why Greek Speed signs under estimate actual Greek Driver speed by a factor of -50 kmph. Radar cameras everywhere but judging by driver actions both on approach and … Continue reading →

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Greece day 9

Posted on May 27, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

We are up early taking a cab to the airport to pick up a car to start our journey to the West coast. Its always little unusual driving on the right hand side of the road and left hand side … Continue reading →

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Greece day 7 – 8

Posted on May 26, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

More conference stuff for me while Marg travels to the countryside visiting Vergina and tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, a winery and looong lunch. Meanwhile I experience an earthquake back in Thessalonki most of us … Continue reading →

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Greece – 4 – 6

Posted on May 24, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

We are in Thessaloniki. Our hotel in on one of the main arterials and was easily found coming into town from the airport on a bus. We look over suburbia to the southeast (a sea of multi level buildings but … Continue reading →

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Greece 2014 – day 4

Posted on May 21, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

Today was a day of walking but what a great day. We see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then a quick trip to the Panathenaiac Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. … Continue reading →

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Greece 2014 – day 3

Posted on May 20, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

We travelled to ancient Corinth passing the impressive Corinth Channel which is a steep sided deep chasm that connects the Argolikos Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf. Learnt about the difference between Doric, Archaic and Corinthian styles of architecture. Most of … Continue reading →

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Greece 2014 – day 2

Posted on May 19, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

We spent the day travelling to Delphi the centre of the Earth. The rich history and stories associated with the region make this a must see for all regardless of colour or creed. The museum housed some amazing relics including … Continue reading →

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Greece 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by mjsjbaltais

Well we are heading to Innaminka via Greece. 3 weeks in Greece then back home hop in the truck and head West again. The flight to Athens via Dubai was long and numbing, and I don’t mean mind numbing. However, … Continue reading →

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