The Labors of Bucephalus No matter how tedious life at times could become, one look out the window was enough to remind me that not far away, the world-and adventure-were impatiently waiting.-R. Morse

MASSIVE Baalbeck

LEBANON | Friday, 22 Feb 2008 | Views [984]

After one week in Lebanon, we have come full circle, and are now sitting at the Syrian border, waiting for visas. Unfortunately the southern border was unreachable, as the route through the mountains suffered from a blizzard last night, and is now impassable.... Read more >

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Obelisk and Prayer

TURKEY | Tuesday, 5 Feb 2008 | Views [784] | Comments [1] | Video

This is an interesting video. The initial monument is the Obelisk of Theodosious, or Tuthmosis III, in the Hippodrome Square, just west of the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. This was shipped from Egypt by the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius in 390 AD. ... Read more >

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Vergina and the Tomb of Phillip II

GREECE | Friday, 1 Feb 2008 | Views [2274]

Our visit to Vergina was not an easy one. Transfer after transfer, buses and a train, this is a site somewhat off the beaten path. But I had to see it, as the historical significance is astounding. This was Aegae in the ancient world, where a palace ... Read more >

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The Oracle and boredom

GREECE | Thursday, 31 Jan 2008 | Views [980] | Comments [1]

Delphi. The town? Not so hot. The site? Wonderful. There is plenty to feast one's eyes upon here. From the tholos at the sanctuary of Athena to Apollo's gargantuan temple, the site has a sort of mystique surrounding it. But sadly, as is the case ... Read more >

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