Thessaloniki - Athens

Eva and I toured the wonderful archeological museum in the early morning, battles with Amazons and lions, ancient papyrus, very fine gold work, real hair still attached in a thick blonde braid to a 3rd c BC skull, 8000 years of human history and movement from the plains, the mountains and the sea, always a mix of peoples in this prized port city, opulence and war. Freedom from the Ottomans still keenly felt..quiet monastic corners, hidden glories on the hill down to the square-built modern harbour, lunch on the market and off to play cards waiting for the train - burago, we call it, birimba, said the Greek train guard...Athens by night with the treasure trail of address, key box, stairs, door...Read more