Ruins, water, and the home of the gods
June 17, 2008 by bantonucci
In this part of the trip we have had a chance to explore Northern Greece and some of the more out of the way places. We took a boat trip to Mt. Athos where a large number of monasteries are located. We stopped in tiny villages for rest breaks and lunches. Yesterday we toured Roman ruins at Dion and up a twisty road to the Mt. Olympus range, the home of the ancient gods. The ruins were different from what we’ve seen previously because they are located in an area with springs that have flooded the ruins after excavation. Marshy areas with frogs, fish, and dragonflies coexist with Corinthian columns and remains of marble temples. Then we got back on the bus for a spectacular ride up the twisties to Mt. Olympus National Park. It wasn’t what I expected either. The micro climate there allows deciduous trees to grow much higher up the mountain than on any other mountain in Europe. So you have snow capped peaks almost completely covered with trees. We had time to take pictues and hike in the woods. Cool!
We have only two days left in Greece. The time has gone fast. We’ll be in Bulgaria Thursday.
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I’m impressed! It sure does beat a visit to Erie Canal Village, Fort Stanwix, and the Woman’s Rights Museum.
Wow, I agree with Bill that sounds alot better than a Eric Canal trip. By the by you missed your hall monitoring assignment yesterday and I am real mad, as I couldn’t get a hold of you!!!! It sounds like you are having a wonferful time, I can’t wait to see the pictures. Enjoy and hope to see you over the summer with the pictures.
Jana
Your trip sounds wonderful. You’re already on to Bulgaria? Seems like you just left. You’ve missed inventory and now testing. No great loss there. I’m excited to hear about Bulgaria. I don’t really know what to expect with that country. Should be interesting. Soak it up!
Hi Bob,
Guess you are in Bulgaria now. Mom & I enjoyed the group picture of you all. Looks like to us you are the best looking one there!! I want to invite you to my birthday party it’s Sunday at the bowling alley . The lady ask how old the child was and I said 60 she cracked up laughing. I know it will be a hard choice bowling in Winter Garden or Bulgaria . You will be missed if you choose Bulgaria but we understand. Can’t wait to see you this summer and hear first hand all about your adventures and see pictures. Keep safe and we send our love.
Mom and Max