Today we are out at the bus at 7:30 and off to the Palace of Knossos on Crete.
Again, there are freshly squeezed oranges at the entrance.
Walking up to the ruins.
The doorways have been restored with cement but were originally wood. There was lots of wood in the construction as well as stone and after the earthquakes fires would cause the wood to burn and collapse the Palace.
The Palace was first occupied in 7000 BC but was rebuilt several times.
They seem to know that the posts were red.
These frescoes have been restored.
Most of the walls they found were only a few feet high. The remainder was destroyed by fire and earthquake.
A stone placement for a wooden post.
A view from the ruins.
Looking down on a series of rooms.
Overlooking the lower floor.
Recent restoration.
Another view of the walls.
I missed the most important part, the throne rooms, which were underground and there was a huge lineup. I went across the street for shopping and found a book which showed everything. Also bought a necklace and earrings in the shape of a square labyrinth, the pattern of the Palace.
Tiny blue flowers.
Back at the ship at 11 AM (by now you are getting the idea that this is a whirlwind tour) and off to Santorini.
We will arrive in Santorini about four PM.
Again, there are freshly squeezed oranges at the entrance.
Walking up to the ruins.
The doorways have been restored with cement but were originally wood. There was lots of wood in the construction as well as stone and after the earthquakes fires would cause the wood to burn and collapse the Palace.
The Palace was first occupied in 7000 BC but was rebuilt several times.
They seem to know that the posts were red.
These frescoes have been restored.
Most of the walls they found were only a few feet high. The remainder was destroyed by fire and earthquake.
A stone placement for a wooden post.
A view from the ruins.
Looking down on a series of rooms.
Overlooking the lower floor.
Recent restoration.
Another view of the walls.
I missed the most important part, the throne rooms, which were underground and there was a huge lineup. I went across the street for shopping and found a book which showed everything. Also bought a necklace and earrings in the shape of a square labyrinth, the pattern of the Palace.
Tiny blue flowers.
Back at the ship at 11 AM (by now you are getting the idea that this is a whirlwind tour) and off to Santorini.
We will arrive in Santorini about four PM.
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