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Once upon a time, a tiny bird, the halcyon (kingfisher), went up to Zeus to complain. I can almost imagine the scene: the plucky bird musters the courage to fly all the way up to the snowy peaks of Olympus, … Continue reading
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Greece may not have hurricanes and cyclones, but Greek meteorologists have adopted the fashion of naming weather systems. Not surprisingly, they choose names from the country’s historical and mythological figures; the latest was Telemachus. Telemachus was the son of Odysseus, … Continue reading
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Snow has the power to transform; under its blanket even the ugliest urban landscape may appear magical and fairy-tale like. This of course applies even more when snow covers archaeological sites. These past few days, Greece experienced rare plummeting temperatures … Continue reading
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With temperatures soaring above 35 °C (95 °F) I often get desperate looks and hear cries of “OMG, is it always so hot?” Yes it is, in the summer. July and August are the hottest months, although June and September … Continue reading
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Today it may be raining, but January was full of those sunny days we call Halcyon days. I saved this for a rainy day:
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I know that for some of you it is still winter, but in Athens, spring is already here. Sunday was a perfect day for a walk downtown, where a clutch of hills can make one almost forget he’s in the … Continue reading
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Every year, after being cold and nasty for a few days, January always gives us a first taste of the coming spring. Sunday was such a day – warm and sunny, it was a perfect day for a walk in … Continue reading
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One of the few brave souls who defied the cold, snowy wind to go up to the Acropolis, was photographer Yannis Behrakis, whose photograph I’m posting today. As you can see, seeing the Acropolis was a bit of a challenge … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 