Greece is an extraordinary place to visit, perhaps never more so than now. Upgraded museums have transformed how people experience some of the worlds most famous sites; fast, modern highways have put much of the country within easier reach; and prices are low. Our goal was to road-trip to as many spots related to the divinities as we could—including Athens, Delphi and Olympia—before greeting the gods en masse at Mount Olympus, Greeces highest mountain and their fabled home. We would then fly to the island of Crete to see where Zeus is said to have lived as an infant.My daughter dubbed our tiny white rental car Pegasus. Before the trip, I researched scenic drives in Greece, but that turned out to be unnecessary: the windshield was our private IMAX screen, showcasing mile after mile of mountains, coastline and olive groves. We let local drivers careen past while we enjoyed the sights and smells at a leisurely pace (one afternoon, it seemed like every home in the village we were rolling through was sautéing garlic in olive oil). We splurged once or twice on accommodations, but mostly opted for the simplest hotels and were still treated like, well, gods...online.wsj/articles/a-percy-jackson-inspired-family-trip-to-greece-1405706218
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:07:48 +0000
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