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Clearly good design lasts forever, recycled in whatever form the specific generation envisions. (John Hewson was an early American textile printer, if you are interested in Hewson reproduction fabric or Greek key fabric follow this link.) I have no idea if Hewson saw this stonework or a drawing of it or was simply modifying a design that someone else created from this, but it is hard to miss the similarities. I couldn’t believe how closely this 395 BC decorative stone matched the Hewson fabric border. I expected to see the Greek key, although I didn’t know there were so many variations. It is also the birthplace of many decorative arts design, including fabric. Greece is considered the birthplace of western philosophy, literature, mathematics, and democracy. I have no idea how many hours of handwork went into making the clothing, sheets or bedding, but it was a joy to see. We didn’t expect to find quilts in such a toasty climate, but we were thrilled to see all the different types of handwork…lots of amazing, detailed handwork!Įach island and/or tribe had their own traditional costume filled with decoration. We also had to visit folk art museums and history museums to find textiles.Īs always when visiting a new country, we have much to learn about the textiles of the area. We did all of the regular tourist things: seeing the Acropolis/Parthenon, the archeological museum, the Acropolis/Parthenon Museum.

Visit the most picturesque Oia village and watch the spectacular Sunset.As you may have noticed, my sister Kay and I recently returned from a trip to Greece and some of the islands.

Visit beautiful villages of Pyrgos and Megalochori.

Unlike many other Greek cities, Katerini has not existed for thousands of years. It is situated just 6km away from the sea and boasts beautiful beaches, colourful coastal promenades, and Orthodox churches.

Stunning 360° views of Santorini from Prophet Elias Monastery - highest point of Santorini Katerini is the capital of the Pieria regional unit of Northern Greece.

See the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University National Library and Temple of Olympia Zeus.Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column.

Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary.

Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency.

Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu.

Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour.

Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation.

Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.

Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned.

Entrance fees, sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.

All Tours & Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.

6 Nights Accommodation at the hotels / overnight Ferries mentioned in the itinerary.

The public will have an opportunity to vote online for a People’s Choice award between September 12-19.

Hotel,Transfers,Tour,Activity,Meals,Tour Guide,Ferry Springtime in Greece Iconic Locations of Greece Honorable Mentions determined by judges Supervisor Reilich will choose one Supervisor’s Favorite.