Hiked up to monasteries perched high up on huge rocks around the Meteora area.
Category: Place
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.
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.
Mavericks Barber Shop
Entered these premises in Guildford and allowed a pleasant Hungarian lady to wield a buzzcutter.
North Downs
Another day of hiking the North Downs. Today we only visited one hostelry–for lunch and libation.
Local Beers
North Downs walk with a friend included a pub, brewery, and liquor store/micro-brewery. Local beer procured at each.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
After-dinner view before taking the train to Guildford: Thames, Southwark Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral.