Blue Bay Hotel Resort Marmari

... about anywhere...the Acropolis itself!


Our bus parked below and our guide, Effie, walked us up the large paths to the entrance to the sprawling place......very imposing, huge & numerous columns. Once thru the entrance way, we were greeted by our first coseup view of the Parthenon....even though much of the remaining structure is thesedays surrounded by scaffolding & cranes madly trying to repair it, it is a breath-taking ...

... a fit of hysteria. We had had enough of stair climbing, so although we visited all the other monasteries, we did not go in. Just the views of them and from them, and the views from the many parking and walking spots on this spectacular road were reward enough. Of course some of you will recognise the area from the Bond film "For Your Eyes Only" We did however visit the cathedral in Kalambaka, a 14th Century church built on and ...

Sooner or later, you run out of words to express the astonishing beauty of Greece. I finally ran out today at Sounion. Our charter bus climbed and climbed to a high bluff on the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula overlooking the sea. At the top was the Temple of ...

... to see various ruins and the site of the ancient Olympics and had a great day. I enjoyed seeing the lack of skyscrapers and large numbers of towering apartment buildings, and instead seeing trees and quiet streets. I love the ports we visit but it feels like a breath of fresh air to arrive in quiet ports where I may simply ...

... the reception desk. A young british woman looked up at me from a novel and asked if she could help me. "Do you have any rooms for tonight?" "Sorry bloke, all full. Maybe in a couple of days." Going back down the stairs, I was again hit by panic. What if the entire city was full of tourists. Where would I sleep? I stopped in a few more hotels and found they were booked as well. I walked in circles, passing already visited hotels and shops. All I needed was to find a room. The ...

Today is souvenirs day and free and easy day! We woke up to a slow start, and took a croissant and a waffle just outside of our apartment. No, it's not the sun had baked us until we are this red, it's the red umbrella ;)












So happen we met a couple in traditional clothings, and they are willing to pose ...

... They brought out a selection of about 12 dishes. We chose tzaziki, pork, stuffed tomato/pepper, salad, and some gross boiled spinach. We sat there until the rain subsided (temporarily) and carried onto the shops. We picked up our Greece pin for half the price we paid in Italy. Most of the shops had similary merchandise. Brit and I got some cool stuff. The shop owner tried to be funny by telling us our ...

... with swags might take advantage of in order to stowaway on a cargo full of farm-corn. Thankfully there was another train back to Patra, but it wasn't for another hour and a half, so we chilled in the effervescent Btpatxia for a while, and smelled the morning roses. Sun rose over a nearby mountain and the smell of our first Greek morning was pleasant on the senses. The 7.52am to Athens via Patra was also an absolute prick of a train, far worse than the 5am caboose to God knows where ...

... The experience helped me grow spiritually as I now better understand the land, times, and people Jesus ministered to 2000 years ago. It's an emotional experience to sail on the Sea of Galilee or stand amongst Jews at the Wailing Wall. I've gained a greater appreciation and empathy for the world around me. I believe God is working in all of us; making at least me a more complete citizen of the world. I'm so thankful for the opportunities I've had on this trip. GOD IS GOOD!

... a side street directly beneath the walls of the Acropolis Food We Ate: Moussaka- Layers of aubergine, mince and eggplant topped with béchamel sauce and baked Souvlaki- Grilled meat (lamb or chicken), kebab style Moschari/Stifado- Oven baked or stewed meat, veal and potatoes Baklava- Thin layers of pastry filled with honey and nuts More Greek coffee People We Met: Dmitri- An Australian born Greek artist married to a talented potter. They both own ...