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Daily Archives: April 26, 2018

Why I Love Athens Part III

“I want to see the Parthenon by moonlight.’ I had my way. They floodlight it now, to great advantage I am told, but it was not so then, and since it was late in the year there were few tourists. My companions were all intelligent men, including my own…

Why I Love Athens Part II

In Crete and Athens I noticed dogs and cats lounging around in the grass soaking up sunshine.  While sitting on a terrace they will pass by with maybe a glance in your direction never in a hurry to get anywhere. The dogs and cats didn’t seem to belong…

Why I Love Athens Part 1

  Athens has an allure all its own. And its not just archaeology and history.  The ancient capital feels vibrant and alive.  With equal measures of grunge and grace, it is a heady mix of edginess and antiquity.     The city may be known for the Acropolis, but driving…