From Olympia we rode the bus up into the hills to a beautiful setting
(notice all the olive groves ... & the oranges as well!) and the archeological site of ancient Mycenae. According to both history and legend (Homer's Iliad), Agamemnon had his palace, and from there, according to Homer, the king launched his military operation to return Helen from Troy. The picture below shows the actual site of the king's palace, and the one below that the view to the Mediterranean.
The famous "Lion's Gate"
was the grand entrance into ancient Mycenae, and from there one enters into the citadel and can explore the ruins, take-in the great views, and wander on up to the site of the king's palace.From Mycenae the bus took us down to to the coast to the lovely city of Nafplio where earlier we'd had lunch and time to explore the narrow, picturesque streets. An attractive hotel outside of town provided our overnight lodging. - rw
2 comments:
Ron and Nancy,
How about analysis as to how and why Greece is in such financial trouble? I expect insights from a political, social, and religious perspective. Riley Case
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