My Grandma Leist and I are departing for Greece on Aug. 11th. We are both starting to get very excited but anxious. I actually started packing last night ( a little early I know), but I have a pretty busy next week and half, so I figured it would be a safe move so I wouldn't be stuck doing everything last minute. I take the MCAT next Thursday, p...

Entry 6 of a trip titled: Travels around Greece & Turkey

I have just spent a very enjoyable month travelling around Greece & Turkey with my friend, Katy. Although we spent a mere 12 days in Greece, we crammed in as much as we could. We divided our time among Athens, the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese, the Cyclades islands & Crete. In short, we got a good feel for the many different regions of Greece. We then spent 3 weeks circumnavigating as much of Turkey as we could fit in. Starting in Istanbul we travelled down the East coast enjoying the history & natural beauty and made our way as far West as Mt Nemrut before heading back to Istanbul.

Entry 1 of a trip titled: Travels around Greece & Turkey

I have just spent a very enjoyable month travelling around Greece & Turkey with my friend, Katy. Although we spent a mere 12 days in Greece, we crammed in as much as we could. We divided our time among Athens, the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese, the Cyclades islands & Crete. In short, we got a good feel for the many different regions of Greece. We then spent 3 weeks circumnavigating as much of Turkey as we could fit in. Starting in Istanbul we travelled down the East coast enjoying the history & natural beauty and made our way as far West as Mt Nemrut before heading back to Istanbul.