Hotel Apollon Corinth

... the remains then headed to the onsite archaeological museum.

The Mycenae Archaeological Museum holds a small collection of artifacts dug up in the ancient city. We saw lots of pottery, practical items like knives and tools, some ancient mosaic artwork, jewelry, and ancient writing tablets. These writing tablets have the language called "Linear B" written on them. This language was a mystery until only 60 years ago when the code was cracked and it ...

Hi everybody,

As you all know, we are back in the states! I haven't had time to finish writing the last three blog entries but I will as soon as I am able. I just wanted to let you guys know so you can check back over the next few days.

I hope everyone is excited to read about Athens because that was our last city and it was epic. Check back soon!

-Michelle

... ground and some solid foundations but it’s still cool to see the large size of the sanctuary and use your imagination when you’re walking around the grounds. Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was the god of healing and it’s said that he built this sanctuary to hold the ill. Among all the rubble you also come across a huge field area which was used for exercise and sports in ancient times.

Cycled into the ancient theater of Epidavros - heralded to be the best preserved of the ancient world, and I believe it could be true.

Immense in size it can seat 14 000 people, and it’s still used today. Built into the surrounding hillside, it’s extremely stable and it shows. Barely any decay even though it was made in the 3rd century BC. Incredible to see how perfect the ...

... part of traveling through -- the total silence of the passengers.

... in front of Indy and slowly bowed and laid down at his feet. We saw the rock of the Bema in Corinth, where the Apostle Paul was brought to defend himself against charges of proselytizing. He was acquitted here, but of course did not fare so well in Athens. Corinth at that time was a hive of debauchery, famous for its crowd of sailors, traders, and prostitutes. As Indy put the double entendre, "Only real men made it in Corinth ...

... tholos", which represents the underground abode of Asklepias, and on the adyton, the Temple of Apollo and the propylaia to the dinning rooms. In other places, they've incorporated modern stone to help delineate building walls and other structures. The site is becoming clearer and even more worthy of a visit. And, if you are in Greece during July and August and you come on a Friday or Saturday night, you might even be able to attend a play in the ...

... Soon we did find our way to Chaironea, a sight of interest to Karen because of a decisive battle fought there in 338 BCE between Philip's Macedonians and the Athenians and their allies. Today, we can see right beside the highway, a gigantic and ancient lion of marble erected in ancient times where the Theban Sacred Band, an elite fighting unit composed of lovers, were interred after the battle. The fallen Macedonians are buried n a mound 3 km to the east. Karen and I spent a goodly ...

... roads going out of the city and two gates in the ancient wall. One was used by residents going in or out; the other, the Dipylon Gate, was the official and rather grand entrance for non-residents, made up of four big fortified towers and a courtyard. After the battle of Chaironeia, Philip sent one of his generals, Antipater, and his son, Alexander, as envoys to Athens to settle on a peace deal. Meanwhile the Athenians, worried that the ...

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And finally we enjoy some traditional greek food for dinner.



We also made our way to the Lions Gate, I wish I have bought the Lions Gate fridge magnet...