Zurich to Tirano
We left Barbara & Christof after breakfast, Friday 27 March to catch the double deck train to Chur and our promised trip on the Bernina… Read More »Zurich to Tirano
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Vienna on a Sunday . . .
It seems shops are closed on Sundays in Vienna. Managed to find a local bakery and Spar shop at a garage to get a few… Read More »Vienna on a Sunday . . .
Florence: a tower, tickets & a garden
On our walk towards the station on Friday we were interested to find the unusual Gothic Orsanmichele Church and Museum, originally built to house the… Read More »Florence: a tower, tickets & a garden
Florence: art and architecture
Thursday 19 March and another new city! Popped down to the square for our breakfast at the corner cafe, la Finisterrare using the vouchers from… Read More »Florence: art and architecture
Athens to Delphi
Today, Saturday 14 March we’re off to Delphi, having watched Alice Roberts great TV programme on Channel 4 over Christmas. We decided spending a couple… Read More »Athens to Delphi
‘A room with a view’: Athens
Getting to and from our apartment as we go out to visit the Acropolis & Parthenon, we walk through Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood of Athens,… Read More »‘A room with a view’: Athens
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