“But that ungrateful malicious people, who descended from Fiesole in ancient times, and still holds the mountain and the boulder” Dante, Inferno XV, 61-63 Greetings friends! Amy and I just wrapped up 9 glorious days in Florence, making a deep cultural dive into this incredible city for our 34th wedding anniversary. This was a return…

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Welcome back friends!   Well it has been over a month since I last posted to this blog, but in fact there remain many stories untold of my European travels while new adventures in the U.S. unfold.   I will continue to post to this site from time and time and keep you updated on both.   Last…

The history of Classical Athens is a neverending story of human ambition,  courage, deceit and subservience to the pantheon of Greek Gods who held the destiny of Attica in their hands.     Over the past 2 days  I have had the honor of meeting many of them. No that is not Patrick Swayze, but…

Well March 19th has finally arrived and that means my lifeshift has officially commenced.  My pack weighs 27.5 lbs and inside I carry my life possessions which must carry me through for the next 60 days.   First stop Athens,  where I will spend 6 days exploring the historical majesty of Classical Greece, as well…