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“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

Many life experiences have led me to this place and time… join me as I spend a summer in a small village in Greece where generations of my family have lived and where I now hope to put down a few roots. Along my journey I will write letters to you to share my experiences and hopefully inspire you to create your own wherever you live or travel…
Aug 17

Ancient Ithome

After our visit at the Monastery of Voulkano, we continued to follow Aleko, Voula, Yaya Stavroula and Mariana further up into the mountains to the ancient city of Ithome. This incredible city dates back to 800 BC and was the strongest fortress in Messenia. It covers a lot of ground and is still being restored. But, it is all very accessible and allows you the feeling of stepping way back into time an wandering the city streets from the monumental stadium to the theaters. Statues and small decorative objects have been moved to their small museum, but many artistic details remain including ornate columns, lion headed basins and detailed tile work.

The large theatre...





Fallen columns...


Carved Corinthian style Columns..,


View of the Stadium from above...


Small theatre...


Further in the mountains above Ancient Ithome... we stopped at at Taverna for lunch... Kolya gets a drink from a fresh water fountain...



View of Ancient Ithome from the Taverna...



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      I am a wife, mother and artist living in the Boston area. My adventurous spirit is taking me to a small village in Greece this summer to experience my heritage, a closer bond with my son, creative freedom and anything else that comes my way. Friends and family will join me along the way and I hope you’ll join me too through this blog…
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