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Ruins of Greece

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Kristen

Only photos in this blog post–because really, Greece is fabulous because of the architecture and art that’s stood the test of time.

Posted in Greece Tagged Acropolis, parthenon, ruins, Zeus Temple

the feast in Greece

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Kristen

Food became our passion in Greece. Each island had their local favorites and when we landed in Athens, everything seemed to come together. With our guide’s help, we found a great dessert shop, Hans and Gretel, featuring chimney cakes filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece Tagged dakos, gyros, wine

Mars Hill

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Kristen

Mars Hill (Areopagus)– where Paul addressed the Athenians in Acts 17. This rocky area functioned as a court for trying homicides and religious matters and overlooks the ancient agora below. ACTS 17 vs 16.. Paul was waiting for them in … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece Tagged Acts 17, Mars Hill, St Paul

Athens

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Kristen

On our first morning in the city, we took a free walking tour of Athens to orient ourselves to the major sites. The city is home to 600,000 people and it sprawls in all directions with the acropolis as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece Tagged Acropolis, Parthanon, walking tour

Ephesus, Turkey

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Kristen

It’s hard to overstate the importance of Ephesus to the ancient world. A center of commerce and philosophy, so much history is recorded here. Some important sites include the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece Tagged Ephesus, St Paul, Turkey

Rhodes

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Kristen

Medieval old town, acropolis of Lindos and the Colossus We love Rhodes! The ancient city dates back to 407 BC and has a history of being conquered by a variety of forces–ottoman, byzantine, venetian and roman–all who left a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece Tagged Colossus, fortress, Rhodes, St Paul's Bay

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Why a Moveable Feast?

It's the memory of a splendid place that continues to go with the moving traveler for the rest of life, after he has had the experience of it and gone away. Hemingway said to a friend..." If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."
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