NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES

These are magnificent buildings from the 12th century, other wordly, Tolkeinesque. Or, as my son said when I sent him … Continue reading NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES

WESTERN CRETE(RETHYMNON)

The Greek Islands have drawn us back time and time again for many years. Symi is our favourite, the … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE(RETHYMNON)

DAY 2: KNOSSOS and THE AMAZING HERAKLION MUSEUM I’d visited Knossos 40 years ago, when it was situated in wine … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE (KNOSSOS)

The sun tried to make an appearance as I drove back to Lyness, lighting up a couple of attractive … Continue reading Day 4: Stromness and Kirkwall

Gill’s Bay to Orkney Mainland and Hoy Blue sky and sunshine but a biting wind looked the order of the … Continue reading Day 3: Orkney Mainland and Hoy