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Delphi

Delphi

I’m sure I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I am a huge Art History nerd. It was my favorite class in high school and my major in college. I’ve taken several classes on Classical Greek art and architecture so I’d seen photos of Delphi and it’s many treasures. But seeing it in person still surpassed all my expectations. The Sanctuary of Apollo The Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi was the center of ancient Greek religious life for hundreds of years….

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Welcome to Albania Part 2: Hiking the Accursed Mountains

Welcome to Albania Part 2: Hiking the Accursed Mountains

Getting (near) to Theth After a few low-key days in Shkoder it was time to set out on the adventure that had brought us there in the first place. At the crack of dawn we left our hostel and climbed into the van to Theth with several other would-be hikers. The ride was long and winding, though our driver had no problem tearing around hairpin turns on the edge of cliffs. We made one brief stop at a roadside cafe…

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