A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 13: A Tour of Minoan Knossos
Wander the restorations of the labyrinthine palace-complex of ancient Knossos with Thor and me! NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip
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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 11: Knossos and Archaeological Treasures
Join Thor and me for an introduction to the reconstructed Minoan site of Knossos, with some peeks at related treasures in the Iraklion Museum of
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 10: The Road to Irakleio
Join Thor and me as a few kilometers of roads (with slight detours) takes us from ancient Minoan Phaestos to Roman Gortys to modern Irakleio. And
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 9: Ancient Phaistos and Kamares Ware
Thor and I complete our tour of the lovely Phaistos site and admire the distinctive pottery found in the nearby sacred Kamares Cave. NOTE: Of
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 8: Mysteries of Ancient Phaistos
Thor and I trace the labyrinthine ruins of this Minoan palace-city where I camped years ago to listen to voices of the ancient past. NOTE: Of
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 7: Back to the Sea
Thor and I diligently pursue our physical and spiritual therapy in the clear, nurturing Mediterranean off Southern Crete. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had
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
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