Egypt- Cairo Must visit: The Giza pyramids (and you don’t need a horse/camel to go around – it’s easy to walk) Transport: Flat 2EP fare for trains around town English spoken: 75% Did anyone try to pick my pocket? No Can I drink the water? Maybe – the locals filter it, but it tastes very [...]
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Comparison Test: Around the Mediterranean
Posted by dkendon on September 29, 2011
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Delphi
I took a day trip from Athens to Delphi. The morning buses leave at 7.30 and 10.30, and of course the metro station is a fair walk from the bus station. I tried to be early, allowing 1hr for the trip, but ended up arriving at 7.35. There was noone at the Delphi ticket window [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 17, 2011
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Athens Day 4 – The Acropolis
I had heard that tour groups don’t go to the Acropolis on Mondays. It’s a lie. Arrive early to avoid the heat and crowds – I was there by 8 and it wasn’t too bad. Entry to all the sites in the area is €12. I started from the south side. Finally, I had reached the [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 13, 2011
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Athens Day 3
I was up early to go to the flea market in Monastiraki. On the way there I went up Filapappos Hill, near the Acropolis. The walk to the top is not difficult and the view is good. From here I went to the flea market. There were a lot of stalls selling coins and stamps, [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 13, 2011
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Athens Day 2
Athens has a strong communist movement, judging by all the propaganda. I went to the Archaeological Museum. Entry is €7. For that you get a crapload of statues. There was one statue that looked like a woman that had to answer the phone when she was in the bath, but this is a familyblog, so I [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 13, 2011
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