There have been a few days in the past couple of months that I stayed on dry land, but not many. On a hot afternoon, it is impossible to resist the refreshing call of the sea. But even as the weather cools, I can’t help feeling that I’m missing something without seeing what’s going onContinue reading “An Octopus Stole My Camera”
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What the Oracle Said
Located high above the Gulf of Corinth on the steep slope of Mount Parnassus is the center of the world. For many centuries pilgrims, generals and kings made the journey here to receive the advice of gods. The history of the Oracle at Delphi is shrouded in a cloak of myth and stories buried underContinue reading “What the Oracle Said”
Winter Wonderland
When we left the United States a bit over four months ago, I imagined we would be skiing somewhere in Europe in December. In fact, one of the suitcases that we have been lugging around is full of nothing but heavy winter clothes, gloves, ski pants and jackets. I never imagined that December would beContinue reading “Winter Wonderland”
The Five Mysteries of Himara
Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, details the glory and futility of war as the city of Troy is besieged and eventually destroyed. It also describes a strange creature, a fire-breathing lion goddess with a goat’s head protruding from her back and a serpent’s head for a tail: the Chimera. This is the mythical creature forContinue reading “The Five Mysteries of Himara”
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