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The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 11: Knossos and Archaeological Treasures

January 4, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Join Thor and me for an introduction to the reconstructed Minoan site of Knossos, with some peeks at related treasures…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Ariadne, Crete, Greek Islands, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Knossos, minos, Sara Stamey, Serpent goddess, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 10: The Road to Irakleio

December 28, 2019 Sara Stamey 3 Comments

Join Thor and me as a few kilometers of roads (with slight detours) takes us from ancient Minoan Phaestos to…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Ariadne, Crete, Dorians, Gortys, Greek Islands, King Minos, Law code of Gortys, Phaestos, Romans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

Winter Solstice Greetings!

December 21, 2019 Sara Stamey 3 Comments

On this shortest day and longest night of the year, especially in my native northern clime, I must honor ancient…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Nature, Travels Filed under: Christmas traditions, Dionysos, Sara Stamey, Stonehenge, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer, winter solstice, Yule

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 9: Ancient Phaistos and Kamares Ware

December 14, 2019 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Thor and I complete our tour of the lovely Phaistos site and admire the distinctive pottery found in the nearby…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Kamares Ware, Knossos, Phaistos, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 8: Mysteries of Ancient Phaistos

December 6, 2019 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Thor and I trace the labyrinthine ruins of this Minoan palace-city where I camped years ago to listen to voices…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Kamares, labyrinth, Minoan, Phaistos, Phaistos Disk, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 7: Back to the Sea

November 30, 2019 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Thor and I diligently pursue our physical and spiritual therapy in the clear, nurturing Mediterranean off Southern Crete. NOTE: Of…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Nature, Travels Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Mediterranean, Plakias, Sara Stamey, snorkel, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 6: Falassarna Whispers

November 23, 2019 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Join me in another flashback to my early backpacking trip across Crete, when I camped in the Minoan ruins of…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Nature, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Crete, Falassarna, Greek Islands, labyrinth, Minoans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, Part 4: South Coast Memories

November 9, 2019 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Another flashback to my hippie backpacking days on Crete, camping and exploring the rugged south coast. NOTE: Of course, Thor…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, goats, Greek Islands, Kri Kri, Loutro, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer, Venetian

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, Part 3: Gorges of South Crete

November 2, 2019 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, gorge of samaria, Greek Islands, Kri Kri, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, Part 2: A Minoan Cemetery

October 26, 2019 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

Join Thor and me as we literally delve into an ancient Minoan cemetery on Crete, while excavations continue to unearth…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Armeni cemetery, Atlantis, Crete, Greek Islands, Knossos, Minoans, Rethymno, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

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