Tuesday, 2 June 2026

🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 Olympia, Greece - June 1, 2026

​Today, it’s off to Olympia. My first official tour. Ear phones in, backpack adjusted, camera ready ….


Pillar and part of the original site where the first Olympic Games began. UNESCO World Heritage Site and archaeological site and of major historical significance to Greece. The Olympic flame is first ignited every two years for the Summer or Winter Olympics.




Actual area where the flame is ignited is right in front of our tour guide white white hat and top


 Baby olives … harvested in November/December 


Local wildflowers 


Where the athletes walked


And only one competing today


Chaffinch ( yes used a little AI to clear the branches and enhance )


Brief stop in the town of Olympus for souvenirs…


End of a fine day 









Sunday, 31 May 2026

🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 May 31, 2026 - Corfu, Greece - Upward and Onward

​My third visit to Greece. With my cousin, we decided to forgo Old Corfu town in favour of going upward to visit two small villages Aflonas and Lakones to experience the spectacular views and slower pace of life. 

Aflonas …

Largest mountain Pantekrater on island of Corfu



A few of the resident flowers


Lakones …





Old Corfu town …



Old Fortress





Saturday, 30 May 2026

🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷 Dubrovnik, Croatia - May 30, 2026

​Dubrovnik the fortified city. Walked 2/3 of the massive fortifications with a spectacular view everywhere.







Skyros Wall Lizard


Dubrovnik Cathedral, one of 47 churches 




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Friendly local artist. Yes, I did buy a painting!




🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 Olympia, Greece - June 1, 2026

​Today, it’s off to Olympia. My first official tour. Ear phones in, backpack adjusted, camera ready …. Pillar and part of the original site ...