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A few days ago, the British Museum loaned one of the Parthenon Sculptures (aka the Elgin Marbles) to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. . Much has been written (by myself too) about the legitimacy of loaning the item, … Continue reading
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Dear all, please forgive me for not posting for some time. With the tourist season now over, I once again have a little time in my hands and I promise to give this blog more of my attention. For starters, … 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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Undoubtedly, the art of filmmaking is great – it is no small thing to charm the audience into seeing as real something that they know it is not. Digital effects have taken this art into new heights; it is now … Continue reading
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Dear friends, May the new year bring health and happiness to you and your loved ones. Wishing you all the best for a Happy New Year.
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With and a few bold strokes of a marker, an unknown graffiti artist managed to accurately sketch the city on the canvas of a blue wall. The city is pictured as seen from the west, with the Acropolis on the … Continue reading
There is so much on the Acropolis that details often get lost in the multitude of things to see. One of those details (besides my favorite ignored historic relic) is the holes on the architraves of the Parthenon (ie. the … Continue reading
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I wasn’t working this Sunday. How did I spend my day off? I went up to the Acropolis as I do almost every day, only this time it was early and I was alone. The Acropolis I found was different … Continue reading
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The week is nearing its end and I almost forgot to post my customary photo. This is a favorite of mine: it is a view of the Acropolis as seen between the columns of the Temple of Olympic Zeus. To … Continue reading
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The other day, when reaching the ticket offices of the Acropolis, I had an unpleasant surprise. A notice informed me that I had to wait in line together with everyone else, whereas before, guides enjoyed some limited priority. You’re going … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 