Hi nephews. Istanbul Airport is cool: free slot cars, no need to use pocket money. Wish I could race with you.
Category: Europe
Monastiraki Square
Standing in Monastiraki Square, backpack and cappuccino. In 22 hours: Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, waiting for a bus.
My Personal Tour Guide
Today Rick Steves is my tour guide. He’ll stop talking whenever I want, and there’s no tipping
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
Monasteries on Rocks
Posted photos and observations of Meteora’s (Greece) monasteries perched high on rocks.
Time for Solitude
I’ve now hiked to all six Meteora monasteries. After that, I headed to the back country for solitude and good trails.
Monasteries Perched on Rocks
Hiked up to monasteries perched high up on huge rocks around the Meteora area.
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
Meteora Arrival
I’m in Meteora because it’s at the end of the train line, 5 hours from Athens. I’ll hike the trails for a few days.