Acropolis & Parthenon, Athens
According to Google Maps it’s about a 25 minute walk to the Acropolis North Gate, our intended starting point for exploring the Acropolis Slopes and… Read More »Acropolis & Parthenon, Athens
Acropolis Museum, Athens
After much deliberation we decided to visit the museum first as context for going to the Acropolis tomorrow. It’s well worth the ticket price and,… Read More »Acropolis Museum, Athens
Ancient Agora, Athens
After a quick check of the apartment on arrival last night, 10 March, we went out to seek provisions for the next few days. Found… Read More »Ancient Agora, Athens
Venice to Athens: rail, ferry, taxis & bus
It really was a very early start, dragging our luggage to the station at dawn for a departure on Monday 9 March at 0652. The… Read More »Venice to Athens: rail, ferry, taxis & bus
St Mark’s Square and Cannaregio, Venice
Took the water taxi to St Mark’s Square in eerie mist after breakfast at our favourite cafe by the station. Under the Rialto Bridge, our… Read More »St Mark’s Square and Cannaregio, Venice
Maritime Venice
After breakfast at a cafe with exceptional coffee, went on our excellent private tour of a ‘squero’, Venetian term for boatbuilder in a yard which… Read More »Maritime Venice
Exploring Venice
After arriving into Venice on time at 0835, Friday 6 March, we walked down from the station to find a decent coffee shop before checking… Read More »Exploring Venice
Matlock Bath to Venice
And we’re off! Walked down the hill for our first train, departing Wednesday 4 March at 0944. Change at Derby, 1032, due into St Pancras… Read More »Matlock Bath to Venice
One day to go before our Interrail adventure
We decided to do another European rail journey and try out an Interrail Pass, on special offer for Black Friday last November. After lots of… Read More »One day to go before our Interrail adventure