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The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 14: A Tour of Knossos, concluded

January 21, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

After a break for a drink in the shade, we’re back to finish our tour of the labyrinth! NOTE: Of…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, frescoes, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Knossos, Minoans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 13: A Tour of Minoan Knossos

January 17, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Wander the restorations of the labyrinthine palace-complex of ancient Knossos with Thor and me! NOTE: Of course, Thor and I…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Iraklion Museum, Knossos, Minoans, Sara Stamey, Sir Arthur Evans, Snake goddess, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 12: Early Finds in the Iraklion Archaeology Museum

January 11, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Join Thor and me as we admire the foundations of the Minoan culture on Crete. NOTE: Of course, Thor and…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Crete, earth goddess, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Knossos, Minoans, Neolithic tools, Sara Stamey, seal stones, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

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

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