Friday, January 30, 2009
Old Corinth and the Corinth Canal
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The ancient city of Corinth (NE in the Peloponessus on the Gulf of Corinth) was a rich , influential city. Ancient ruins at Old Corinth incl...
Monday, January 26, 2009
Delphi and the Oracle
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Delphi is a very dramatic place. The drama is provided by the domineering Mt. Parnassos (today a famous ski center) and by the ancient arche...
Friday, January 23, 2009
Cape Sounio
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Sounio - what a lovely name, sounds romantic too. The place is famous for its sunsets .People gather at the temple on top of it to watch the...
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Lycabettus Hill- - Athens
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I like hills. They were the main attraction in my childhood town in Roumania. I liked the excitement of climbing up to the top, the panorami...
Monday, January 12, 2009
ATHENS - The Acropolis..and more
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Athina - the greek word for Athens - reminds me of the famous greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassiss. His first wife and his only grandau...
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Rhodes Rhodos Rodos - island of the Sun
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I'm ashamed to admit it, but the first thought that comes to my mind when someone mentions Rhodos, is a big omelette with mushrooms I at...
Friday, January 2, 2009
SYMI - island, town, harbour
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Acording to greek mythology, Symi ( name of a nymph) is the birth place of the three Graces (goddesses): 'Beauty', 'Mirth', ...
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
HYDRA - island, town,water, dragon
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Hydra ( the name means 'water' in Greek) is the capital and main port of the rocky island with the same name . What is special here...
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Friday, December 19, 2008
The Dead Sea ( 'Yam Hamelach' - 'The Salty Sea')
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The ultimate recreation and health spot. It has it all: desert -like climate, mineral-rich sea and mud, hot springs, fine beaches, luxurious...
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