The journey continues
So, after three weeks making my way south through the Greek islands and then north into Bulgaria and finally the … Continue reading The journey continues
Constanta museum: Nemesis, serpent and sculpture
The museum in Ovidiu square, Constanta, is impressive. The warehouse containing an enormous mosaic behind the museum is also interesting, … Continue reading Constanta museum: Nemesis, serpent and sculpture
Ovid, cut off from the world in Tomis…
I write this at a pizza restaurant on Ovid Square, Constanta (ancient Tomis, where Ovid was exiled for many years … Continue reading Ovid, cut off from the world in Tomis…
Varna: Bulgarian Black Sea Bath Houses
The Greek city of Odessos, on the Black Sea coast in modern day Bulgaria, is now known as Varna, Bulgaria’s … Continue reading Varna: Bulgarian Black Sea Bath Houses
Plovdiv: a stunning Roman Theatre, and more…
A couple of hours to travel the 100 miles or so from Sofia to Plovdiv by train, and plenty of … Continue reading Plovdiv: a stunning Roman Theatre, and more…
An epic train journey and an amphitheatre in my hotel
Well, after leaving Thessaloniki at 6:55 on the train to Sofia, I spent seven long hours in that carriage. It … Continue reading An epic train journey and an amphitheatre in my hotel
Thessaloniki: bustling city, enormous museum
Thessaloniki is a great place – so much going on, and so busy. The anti-Christian emperor Galerius has made his … Continue reading Thessaloniki: bustling city, enormous museum
