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Marlen Godwin
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traveller, looking for feel good stories, fairer and greener world agitator, politics debater, history and culture fan, linguist, amateur photographer, mother of two, married to an architect
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"The Parthenon Sculptures are not simply works of art. They are irreplaceable, ancient, cultural treasures, part of world heritage and of global significance." Victoria Hislop, author & member of BCRPM.
www.parthenonuk.com/latest-news/...

#reunitetheparthenonmarbles #juscause #timeisnow
When Barbie met the Parthenon Marbles
Last Saturday the Parthenon Sculptures were used as a backdrop for a Barbie party. Was this a deliberate insult to the Greek treasures? Or...
www.parthenonuk.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
those autumnal walks by Rutland Water, time to discover it and more, check out Airbnb #whitwellpassivhaus
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/378548...

#autumnwalks #rutlandwater
October 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
When Simon , Averil and I surprised Mathilde @planetweddings.bsky.social - happy birthday Mathilde! xx
October 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The triumph of the President | Blog post | Mary Beard
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The triumph of the President
The Roman aspects of President Trump are shifting. There are still some (favourable and unfavourable) representations of him as an emperor, whether in
www.the-tls.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Canadian food author Irene Matys savoured Larnaka's authentic flavours during a visit to the city, where she introduced her bestselling 'My Cypriot Table' Mediterranean cookbook. @whats cooking

#foodies #larnakamuncipality #irenematys #LarnakaTourism
October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
When in Venice, two yeas ago we stumbled onto a solo exhibition by Karolina Gacke 'Piece/Peace' at the Paradiso Art Gallery, Giardini della Biennale www.karolinagacke.art/karolina-gac...

#givepeaceachance #artthatinspires #peace
October 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
there are wines on the island of Cyprus, not sure about breakfast and wine but then again.... buck's fizz and breaky is a thing, so why not?👇🍷 @foodandtravelhq.bsky.social @monovitis.com @modernwineco.bsky.social @petitewinetraveler.bsky.social @makispan.bsky.social @vinerra.com @wbwine.bsky.social
Autumn 🍇harvest time + @ToniaBuxton TV discovers the wonderful boutique wines at Christoudia wineries, with all visitors joining in!🍷
Cyprus is the island of ❤️ & an island of great #wines too : “Where there is no wine there is no love.” Euripides

#LarnakaRegion
October 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A tiny pear tree yielded over 4 kgs of pear-fect fruit - joy!

#homegrown #fruit #blighty
September 26, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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From Paros with an invitation to escape to the shores of this isle this autumn or in 2026.

Located on the outskirts of the village of Naoussa, the island’s liveliest destination, Avant Mar affords visitors a fantastic perch on Paros.

#yourholidayyourway #greece #planetholidaysgreece
September 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What a memorable evening with members of @bcrpm.bsky.social, many thanks to Ambassador Tsaousis and his industrious team, all the speakers and moderators. The film clips and photos were very moving. George was a brave person, one whose legacy will live on forever.

#GeorgeBizos #justcauses #respect
September 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
not wanting summer to end ( "September tries its best to have us forget summer." Bernard Williams) & willing September to be a kind month for all🤗

#endofaugust #summer
August 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Food for thought - thank you Stuart O'Hara for words and wisdom.

www.parthenonuk.com/news/article...

#reunitetheparthenonmarbles #museums #makingadifference
August 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
love the #Larnaka breakfast but would swap the lountza and loukaniko (sausage) for any other vegetables (Cyprus has loads of great ones) including Kolokas, they would make great hash browns😋
Where have you had a memorable breakfast?
Tonia Buxton tucks into a hearty, authentic Larnaka breakfast 😋
And although Tonia lives and works in London, she❤️Cyprus and is keen to encourage visitors to make the most of breaky by these shores!
#larnakamuncipality #experiencelarnaka #LarnakaTourism
August 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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When awesome autumn is the perfect time to find the soulfulness of ancient shores, Cyprus & Greece.

#holidaytime #planetholidayscyprus #planetholidaysgreece
August 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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These two Ancient Greek plays on in London mid-September are brilliantly acted and directed. Thiasos really know what they’re doing with comedy. I’m speaking on 17th. thecockpit.org.uk/show/euripides…
August 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
August 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Enjoyed this walk and look forward to doing so again sometime!❤️👍🚶Thank you @larnakatourism.bsky.social & Larnaka Municipality, @visitcyprus.bsky.social

#walkthisway #historiccitywalking #lovelylarnaka
So much to learn about Larnaka city on a FREE walking tour! 🚶
This lovely coastal town is the 17th oldest city in the world!🏺
Book your city walking tour here: larnakaregion.triggle.app

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#expeiencelarnaka #citywalkingtour #LarnakaTourism #LarnakaMunicipality
August 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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"Never mind a museum without walls, this is a museum without labels." In a world where aesthetics, personal fulfilment and 'Insta' win out over expertise and facts, I imagine this museum will be enormously popular.
August 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
To autumn when the crowds have left and there's plenty to enjoy by the Med..... @planetholidays.bsky.social

#traveladdict
38 islands, one mainland covered from north to south, east to west and plenty of flexibility and choice to suit the independent traveller!

#planetholidays #discerningtravellers #aitomember
August 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Poet's Wife, is a rose shrub of David Austin that has amazing blooms, scented and loved by bees. The wonderfully rich fragrance with a hint of lemon, becomes sweeter and stronger as the roses age and their petals grow paler. Delightful.

#roses #englishroses #summer2025
August 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This warm weather in Blighty a treat for tomatoes and more!

#growyourown #vegetables #summer2005
August 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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When visiting the Larnaka Historic Archives Museum means discovering this museum's collection - charting a rich island history.
Free admission, open Mon-Fri 9:00- 14:30.
Add a visit here to your wish list, we're looking forward to welcoming you!

#LarnakaTourism #culturalheritage #museums
June 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Seven-night cruises on the 4-star Jaz Crown Prince, to visit Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and more with an Egyptologist guide.
Includes return ✈️from Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow, full board cruise and 10 guided excursions.
Add 3 nts in Cairo, visit pyramids + new GEM.
July 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Eager to paint Howard Carter as a hero, Egyptology has been slow to confront the open secret of his thefts from the tomb (except when one US collector/‘mummy’ expert wanted to publicise his 2022 book…). This article lays it out clearly: will the July 27th auction of this item go ahead? 📜🏺🗃️ #Egypt
Did this grasshopper come from the tomb of Tutankhamun?
The Guennol Grasshopper is coming to auction after spending years in notable private collections, but are its origins even more illustrious?
apollo-magazine.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM