A Rambling Writer Rerun: Thor’s Minoan Fresco Reproductions
The new year has brought a lot of “life happens,” including more health issues, so here’s another glimpse of Thor’s fun project to reproduce some
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Rambling Writer on Crete: Thor’s Take on the Minoans
It’s Thor’s turn to weigh in on our Greek rambles. After all, he’s been my hero driver and beloved companion on many adventures! NOTE: Of
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 21: Sacred Symbols and Shrines
A last tour of the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, with an eye on the artifacts of sacred symbols and shrines. NOTE: Of course, Thor and
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 20: The Minoan Earth Goddess
Treasures in the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology illustrate the story of the ancient goddess of nature and fertility. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had
The Rambling Writer: Thor’s Minoan Fresco Reproductions
After our latest trip to Crete and other Greek islands, where Thor and I admired the restorations of beautiful Minoan frescoes, Thor decided to paint
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 18: Minoan Frescoes
Join Thor and me as we marvel at the glorious, joyful images capturing slices of life in the vanished Minoan culture. NOTE: Of course, Thor
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 17: Iraklion Museum, Architecture & Art
We continue our tour of the fabulous Museum of Archaeology with a focus on architecture, pottery development, and other arts. NOTE: Of course, Thor and
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 15: Thor’s Take on the Minoans
t’s Thor’s turn to weigh in on our Greek rambles. After all, he’s been my hero driver and beloved companion on many adventures! NOTE: Of
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 14: A Tour of Knossos, concluded
After a break for a drink in the shade, we’re back to finish our tour of the labyrinth! NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to
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
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 12: Early Finds in the Iraklion Archaeology Museum
Join Thor and me as we admire the foundations of the Minoan culture on Crete. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip
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 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