The last time I was here was with my parents in 1998, at that time it was being renovated after about 70 years of neglect. At that time it seems that the catacombs were closed. I wanted to see them because the remains of
Nestor the Chronicler are intered there. Judging by the size of the shrouded figure he was about the size of a an average contemporary 12 year kid.
To get in to the catacombs you have to have a scarf on your head, so Lillian suggested our serviette from McDonalds... heh heh,
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| Lillian says that kerchief looks "quite jaunty"! |
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| From Lavra |
anyway we got in, but had to buy a candle, which we really needed to illuminate those dark dank tunnels full of mummies.
Something else if you're not interested in petrified monks is the
Museum of Miniatures; I saw the chess set on a table made of a pin head with my own eyes, also a flea with golden shoes!
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That jaunty piece of work is about to blow away!
:)
haven't felt so jaunty in a long time! :)
Sounds really cool having to use a candle and all...wooooh and a hanky on your head...lol ....from MacD's of all places. Classy
Interesting head covering.. suppose that could work at the B church??? 1st problem find MacD's!!! :)67eller
Hi Laura! McD is almost classy over here, only make it into one of those about once a year!
That Museum of Miniatures would be fascinating to visit... along w/ many other sights you've posted about.
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