Maria, Comrade Ghost
@oberonsghost.bsky.social
Scribbles away in a garret overlooking the Illawarra Railway. Edits ESIA reports. Spends much time on trains. Pines for the Round Pond. Lives in interesting* times. Looks on in horror as the world turns to custard. Walk with me.
I have reached the coffee bar at the archaeological museum, and all I can say is that ancient pilgrims also were prey to highway robbery refreshment prices. #GhostOnTour
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I have reached the coffee bar at the archaeological museum, and all I can say is that ancient pilgrims also were prey to highway robbery refreshment prices. #GhostOnTour
Three cheers for comfort stops on longish bus trips. #GhostOnTour
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Three cheers for comfort stops on longish bus trips. #GhostOnTour
Embussed. Next stop Delphi to consult the Shade of the Pythia. #GhostOnTour
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Embussed. Next stop Delphi to consult the Shade of the Pythia. #GhostOnTour
That’s twice in as many days I’ve been “blessed” by a pigeon. #grumble #GhostOnTour
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
That’s twice in as many days I’ve been “blessed” by a pigeon. #grumble #GhostOnTour
Today in #SurrealAthens, the city centre is crawling with Volodymyr Zelenskyy look-alikes and a squadron of kilt-clad Scottish football fans in town for a big match, having skirt-offs with ceremonial guards. #GhostOnTour
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today in #SurrealAthens, the city centre is crawling with Volodymyr Zelenskyy look-alikes and a squadron of kilt-clad Scottish football fans in town for a big match, having skirt-offs with ceremonial guards. #GhostOnTour
The prosciutto cotto on this pinsa thing I’ve been served is spam adjacent cured animal protein. I’m not happy, and I’m just waiting for a grumpier Italian to set them right. #GhostOnTour
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The prosciutto cotto on this pinsa thing I’ve been served is spam adjacent cured animal protein. I’m not happy, and I’m just waiting for a grumpier Italian to set them right. #GhostOnTour
I have received a blessing from a pigeon. #GhostOnTour
November 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I have received a blessing from a pigeon. #GhostOnTour
Embussed. Sitting backwards. On a mystery ride (it’s Sunday timetable, I hopped on the first bus going anywhere) and am sat opposite a fellow crossing himself every 5 seconds. Do I really look that bad? #GhostOnTour
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Embussed. Sitting backwards. On a mystery ride (it’s Sunday timetable, I hopped on the first bus going anywhere) and am sat opposite a fellow crossing himself every 5 seconds. Do I really look that bad? #GhostOnTour
This evening, at #GhostOnTour, it’s time to fire up the washing machine!
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This evening, at #GhostOnTour, it’s time to fire up the washing machine!
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I’m camped across the road from a school, and as I headed out, I hope I heard “καλημέρα τμήματα” (good morning classes) not “καλημέρα θύματα” (good morning victims). #GhostOnTour
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I’m camped across the road from a school, and as I headed out, I hope I heard “καλημέρα τμήματα” (good morning classes) not “καλημέρα θύματα” (good morning victims). #GhostOnTour
The view from morning coffee. #GhostOnTour
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The view from morning coffee. #GhostOnTour
Today in “You need to do signage better” I accidentally walked into the men’s loos. #GhostOnTour
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today in “You need to do signage better” I accidentally walked into the men’s loos. #GhostOnTour
Embussed. Next stop, Athens. #GhostOnTour
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Embussed. Next stop, Athens. #GhostOnTour
A view from Homer’s Taphos. #GhostOnTour
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A view from Homer’s Taphos. #GhostOnTour
Post-storm, late afternoon #cloud forms. #GhostOnTour
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Post-storm, late afternoon #cloud forms. #GhostOnTour
Hermes, the Wonder Dog. #GhostOnTour
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Hermes, the Wonder Dog. #GhostOnTour
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I’m explaining to Hermes the Wonder Dog that, having helped me eat my toast, there is now no more toast. #GhostOnTour
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I’m explaining to Hermes the Wonder Dog that, having helped me eat my toast, there is now no more toast. #GhostOnTour
I was going to make a pussy joke about 45&7’s invitation to #MtAthos, then I remembered the shady real estate deals at on of the big monasteries. And we all know who like shady real estate deals. Don’t we?
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I was going to make a pussy joke about 45&7’s invitation to #MtAthos, then I remembered the shady real estate deals at on of the big monasteries. And we all know who like shady real estate deals. Don’t we?
It’s very much past the end of the sailing season. #GhostOnTour
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s very much past the end of the sailing season. #GhostOnTour
A small calico cat curls up in freshly planted lavender beds, in the sunshine by the busy boulevard, oblivious to the security cameras everywhere. #GhostOnTour
November 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A small calico cat curls up in freshly planted lavender beds, in the sunshine by the busy boulevard, oblivious to the security cameras everywhere. #GhostOnTour
Crossing the bridge at Rio-Antirio. #GhostOnTour
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Crossing the bridge at Rio-Antirio. #GhostOnTour