But I wanted to bring Big A here because it seemed to be a place a doctor might geek out about. (He didn't, but he was very indulgent about my excitement. And I ditched him to go geek out by myself a bit later). It also has the best preserved amphitheater, with tremendous acoustics (you can hear a coin drop on the stage all the way up on the lip) and we enjoyed the climb after the very long drive.
One of the plaques described how Andromache of Epirus came to the sanctuary for offspring. She dreamed that a handsome youth lifted up her dress and that the god touched her belly. And that "and after that she had a son by her husband Arrybas." Yeah, right--we joked. And then later in the evening, I started to worry that it all sounded a bit rape-y.
Pic: I can't even believe the blue of that sky. #Greece
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I remember studying about that theatre! And you got to see it. Of course you loved that blue sky. Those are a rarity around here -- and even the bluest of Michigan skies don't seem NEARLY so blue!
DID YOU CLIMB ALL THOSE STEPS IN THOSE SHOES?! Good heavens.
I love this photo.
So many amazing places you saw on this trip...
And sleep is healing, that's the truth behind that myth.
That is a stunning blue sky. We get skies like that here, because it is arid and there is little humidity. So many Greek and Roman myths are rape-y. UGH.
One of my favorite places ever from the Greece spring term. There’s a beautiful picture of Jackie Kennedy watching a play in the ‘60s there that I love. So happy you enjoyed your trip!❤️
I wished I could bottle that blue...
Thank you, Nance. (Yes, I did. They're very comfortable, although the soles were a bit worn by the end of the week.)
RIght? Something to take to heart!
I have to visit... you (and not just because of blue skies). Yes, it took me a second to see this wasn't ok though. Shame on me.
Thank you, Claire! I have to look that pic up. I shared this with Dr. S when I saw them :)!
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