A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 6: Falassarna Whispers
Join me in another flashback to my early backpacking trip across Crete, when I camped in the Minoan ruins of Falassarna and heard whispers from
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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, Part 5: Plakias Pleasures
The journey and accommodation were a lot different from my previous trip to southern Crete 37 years ago. But the magic of swimming the purple-blue
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, Part 4: South Coast Memories
Another flashback to my hippie backpacking days on Crete, camping and exploring the rugged south coast. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, Part 3: Gorges of South Crete
Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my first Cretan hike down the
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, Part 2: A Minoan Cemetery
Join Thor and me as we literally delve into an ancient Minoan cemetery on Crete, while excavations continue to unearth treasures. NOTE: Of course, Thor
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, part 1: Rethymno
After 37 years, I returned to this singular Greek island — virtually a country to itself in size and culture — and brought Thor along
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Beaches of Rhodes
Join Thor and me as we wistfully recall some of our favorite beaches on the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes, now recovering from the recent
A Rambling Writer Flashback: Hiking Gorges of Southern Crete
Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my first Cretan hike down the
A Rambling Writer Memory of the Greek Islands: The Asklepion Healing Sanctuary of Kos
The ancient healing Sanctuary of Asklepios on the Greek island of Kos is an oasis of beauty and tranquility. NOTE: As you read this, I’ll be
A Rambling Writer Memory: A Greek Island Easter
Join me for a celebration of Easter on my first trip through the Greek islands, inspiration for my Book View Cafe novel THE ARIADNE CONNECTION.
The Rambling Writer’s Featured Week with the International Pulpwood Queens Book Club, part 5
I continue my conversation with the Pulpwood Queens Book Club, this time about the roots of my novel THE ARIADNE CONNECTION. NOTE: This series started
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Labyrinths on Crete
Fasten your seat belts for a flight back in time and place to the ruins of ancient Cretan labyrinths as I recall my first trip
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Flashback to the 80s on Crete
Join me for a hike down memory lane to my first trip to Greece, backpacking around the islands. NOTE: Next week I’ll have an update
