Wrapping up one tour group and gearing up for another.
The Roman Forum of Athens
The Roman forum of Athens isn't exactly eye-popping, but the weather station is cool!
Athens preview
Gearing up for some down time in Athens.
Nafplion, for the views
The ramparts of Palamidi Castle, high above Nafplion, offer spectacular views to the region.
Go to the Theater. You'll Feel Better
Epidaurus, in the Greek peloponnesus, was a site of healing and health. Grateful for his recovery, one patron donated a theater to the site. It still stands today as a remarkable expression of thanks.
Christianity on Trial
Christianity was on trial when Paul stood before the proconsul at Corinth.
The Isthmus of Corinth
The Isthmus of Corinth connects mainland Greece with the Peloponnese. The nearby site of Corinth provided a name and supervision to this strategic strip of ground.
The Peloponnese
Here's a quick description of the Greek Peloponnese.
The Other Gulf War
From this harbor on the Gulf of Petalioi we contemplate the arrival of the Persians. The "Gulf War" that followed inflamed the region 2,500 years ago.
Goin' Paleo
Most folks don't think about prehistoric human remains in Greece . . . but they're here!
Take it to the Oracle
The Oracle of Delphi was considered a source of truth and inspiration (and folly) in the Greco-Roman period.
Between Heaven and Earth
The site of Metéora is hung in the sky.
Pindus: The Greek Backbone
The Pindus Range rises and runs like a lumpy backbone across Greece.
Let him who has ears . . .
Stopping in modern Veria (Biblical Berea) to think about Acts 17. Here, Paul's preached that Jesus is the conclusion to the Old Testament story.
Down to the River to Pray
Stop by the Zygaktes River near Philippi, Greece. Here, according to tradition, Lydia, went down to the river to pray. There she met the Apostle Paul.
Misty Makadonian Highlands
Macedonia is a rough and rugged place. The Pangaion highlands dominate the skyline (and were once full of gold!).
Thessaloniki's Tower
Along the historic waterfront stands an iconic structure: "the White Tower."
Sweet Bethlehem
Palestinian pastries are amazing.
A Macedonian Market
The Roman Market (Agora) in Thessaloniki is the setting for a story found in Acts 17.
Thessaloniki arrival
The deep roots of Thessaloniki go back to the time of Alexander the Great.