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Acropolis Museum, Greece
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In order to protect the extraordinary collection of ancient artefacts found at the Acropolis, the aptly named Acropolis Museum was built. I figured it would be a pretty good place to start my journey into Greece’s long history.
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Ferry to Athens
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I decided to take the ferry to Athens. It’s more expensive than a flight, takes all night, and no-one chooses it unless they are taking a car with them, but I like ferries so I bloody-well booked it anyway.
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Leaving Crete
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After having a great time circumnavigating the island, it’s time for me to be leaving Crete. I will certainly take some great memories from this beautiful island.
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The Battle of Crete, Part III
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It is clear that the Cretan people are determined to remember the dark days of WWII, their Cretan heroes, and those that came from far away to help defend their home. Lest we forget.
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The Battle of Crete, Part II
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It is clear that the Cretan people are determined to remember the dark days of WWII, their Cretan heroes, and those that came from far away to help defend their home. Lest we forget.
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The Battle of Crete, Part I
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It is clear that the Cretan people are determined to remember the dark days of WWII, their Cretan heroes, and those that came from far away to help defend their home. Lest we forget.
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Incidents and Accidents, Crete
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A carefree holiday can turn into something else entirely just around the next bend.
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Lasithi Plateau, Crete
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The Lasithi Plateau, located at 850m altitude in eastern Crete, has been worked by farmers since the time of the Minoans. At one stage, there were more than 10,000 windmills scattered across the basin.
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Bull Leaping, Greece
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Tired of the gimmicky, Johnny-come-lately sports appearing in the Olympic Games? Support the return of the ancient, spectacular and potentially lethal sport of Bull Leaping!