So interesting, David, the hierarchies and how the early seats of civilization were formed. Have you read Elif Shafak's There are Rivers in the Sky yet? The book is divided into 2 stories, one with a young man from England who works at British Museum translating Egyptian--and then goes there in search of a missing 'tablet.' It perfectly dovetails with your journey. Happy travels!
Awesome recommendation Jeanine! I hope to return to the British museum next week to put some of these pieces together. That book sounds amazing~! Always good to get a recommendation from an expert! Thanks~!
Sounds and looks like you're all having a wonderful time. I wonder if the Fall of Troy was the first time in the human psyche that such total war had been experienced,like the atom bomb on Hiroshima. Or is it because it got told over and over then written down. I like that Pericles the athenian said,"the use of poverty is to teach you to get out of it". And I say,good for Lord Byron.
Thanks Jane. I think you are right that Homer’s epic was the first Time it was written down. And of course Before it was written down it was recited orally for many Years.
I had a bit of cultural shock. Seeing words in Greek. Reminds me of an eye chart. And so many cats that are all just wanting a bite to eat as you sit at an outside restaurant table.
Have you made the posca? I love Greek yogurt with honey. Look for rusk. A dry bread made from barley. Buy it to sustain your health.
The adventure begins!! Fantastic photos and thanks for letting us travel along!!
Thanks for all your hard work Sonya! It’s really paying off!
What a beautiful family and so many smiles in the picture. All the best to each and every one of you!
Thanks Tim! Wish you were here~!
So interesting, David, the hierarchies and how the early seats of civilization were formed. Have you read Elif Shafak's There are Rivers in the Sky yet? The book is divided into 2 stories, one with a young man from England who works at British Museum translating Egyptian--and then goes there in search of a missing 'tablet.' It perfectly dovetails with your journey. Happy travels!
Thanks for the Restack Jeanine~!
Awesome recommendation Jeanine! I hope to return to the British museum next week to put some of these pieces together. That book sounds amazing~! Always good to get a recommendation from an expert! Thanks~!
Kalimera!
Kalimera John!
Sounds and looks like you're all having a wonderful time. I wonder if the Fall of Troy was the first time in the human psyche that such total war had been experienced,like the atom bomb on Hiroshima. Or is it because it got told over and over then written down. I like that Pericles the athenian said,"the use of poverty is to teach you to get out of it". And I say,good for Lord Byron.
Thanks Jane. I think you are right that Homer’s epic was the first Time it was written down. And of course Before it was written down it was recited orally for many Years.
I had a bit of cultural shock. Seeing words in Greek. Reminds me of an eye chart. And so many cats that are all just wanting a bite to eat as you sit at an outside restaurant table.
Have you made the posca? I love Greek yogurt with honey. Look for rusk. A dry bread made from barley. Buy it to sustain your health.
Thanks Richbee~! The Rusk is on my list to try. Love the yogurt and honey. Greek yogurt in American stores can’t Compare.
Rusk I get from Crete. Dakos barely rusk. Whole grain. Add water to soften. I dip in red wine