Floated on my bicycle past Fall colors.
Category: Living
Final Transit
Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, transferring from light rail to bus. Monastiraki Square, Athens is a long way away.
Flight Change
Glad I changed my flight, today, from this one. I’m in O’Hare, and will get home earlier than the original plan.
Free Slot Cars
Hi nephews. Istanbul Airport is cool: free slot cars, no need to use pocket money. Wish I could race with you.
Athens Gasworks
Athens tourist, day 1 of 3. First port of call: Athens Gasworks. It operated 1857-1984, now preserved and repurposed.
Monasteries on Rocks
“It’s a good trail.” I could tell from the young woman’s hiking boots and glowing expression it would, indeed, be a good trail. I gratefully accepted the walking stick (tree limb) her companion was ready to discard as they left the trail. I clambered over rocks and headed away from the idling tour buses. A…… Continue reading Monasteries on Rocks
Views from a Rooftop Bar
“Great view.” I kept looking at the Acropolis. Then I realized I was being spoken to. I turned around to see a man in his 70’s. I muttered something in agreement. Hearing my accent he started a “Your Country” routine about British politics. “Wrong country,” I interrupted. Once he determined my actual citizenship he started…… Continue reading Views from a Rooftop Bar
Views from a Rooftop Bar
Posted about a conversation that started with this view yesterday evening.
LHR/ATH
Aegean LHR/ATH, US$116, exit row, empty seat beside me, free hot meal and wine, Bennett/Gaga on Android. #grateful
Next up: Greece
Onwards to Greece. This afternoon: London Heathrow–Athens. Tomorrow morning: Athens to Kalambaka by train.