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Book Review: 50 Cities of the USA

By Jen on August 11, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )
50 Cities of the U.S.A, by Gabrielle Balkan and Sol Linero

There’s a new Busy Book on the shelf, a perfect Road Trip companion: 50 Cities of the U.S.A. This book will captivate young explorers–even reluctant readers.

Western Crete and the Islet of Elafonisi

By Jen on February 26, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )
Turquoise water at Elafonisi, Crete - Jen Funk Weber

A country drive, glimpses of local color, pink sand on Elafonisi beach, and brilliant turquoise water make this a spectacular day of sightseeing.

Gortys, Phaestos . . . and Stepford

By Jen on February 9, 2017
Agia Titos, Gortys, Crete, Greece - Jen Funk Weber

We’re visiting more archaeological sites today: Gortys and Phaestos. No, Stepford was not an archaeological site, but we visited it, too. You’ll see. Gortys Gortys had its heyday in the 6th century […]

A Crash Course: Driving in Greece

By Jen on February 5, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )
Crowded town street with tractor and truck, driving on Crete - Jen Funk Weber

We got a crash course in Greek driving today–not literally–as we hit the highway to Kissamos on the west side of Crete.

The Venetian Fortress and Waterfront in Heraklion

By Jen on January 31, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )
Boat lips, Heraklion, Crete, Greece - Jen Funk Weber

After a fun visit to the Venetian Fortress in Heraklion, we found the bus station (second time’s a charm!) and managed to get home safe, sound, and soaked.

Heraklion Archaeology Museum

By Jen on January 29, 2017
Bull's-head Rhyton, front, Heraklion Museum, Crete, Greece - Jen Funk Weber

A rainy day, a bus adventure, and the Heraklion Archaeology Museum, with an archaeological mystery, the funniest artifact I’ve seen, and some favorites.

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