Photographic impressions from our travels near and far…
The Athens Acropolis • Most people relate the Acropolis with Athens but an acropolis is actually a Greek word meaning a citadel or a fortified section of a Greek city. It is typically built on high ground or on a hill. Most Greek cities in the fifth century BC had an acropolis.
Dating back to 500 BC, this high rocky ground in the center of Athens, while famous for its incredible temples, is more noteworthy as the birthplace of the very concept of democracy. If you get the chance to visit spend some time marveling at the structures but also reflect upon those people who changed the way we think about government.
Todays Featured Poster • The Acropolis #1
Atop the Acropolis in Athens sits the Porch of the Maidens at the rear of the Erechtheion. Constructed between 421-406BC it directly faces the Parthenon. The maidens were named the ‘Caryatids’, after the young women from the village of Karyes in Laconia in the Peloponnese. This giclée print is in a new series featuring aContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • The Acropolis #1”
Our New Look – Step One
We’re updating our look and this is our newest landing page. We’d love to get your feedback, What do you think? OUR STORY We’re Judi & Dennis, a retired American couple that traveled the world for years with our business. In retirement we can’t seem to shake that wanderlust and are fortunate enough to beContinue reading “Our New Look – Step One”
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