This book is simply marvelous. I have to admit, it seems as though it was written for me. I love all things Greek. I have been there twice, the first time in the fall of 1993 when I traveled throughout the country and the western coast of Turkey by myself for 10 weeks using public transportation. I returned for two weeks in the fall of 2009 with my son. Greece is a terrific country and traveling it is such a pleasure. Marry Norris makes it come alive for the reader, and her love and knowledge of the people, language and mythology as well as the cities, archaeological sites and islands is boundless. Such a treasure.