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Day 13
... on my skin.
Once in town, we headed down the street for dinner (at a restaurant recommended by a hotel employee). I wasn't excited for the food because I pictured everything served with Feta cheese - which I don't like. But, it was fantastic. We started out with calamari and then we had a family style dinner of a variety of Greek foods. All of it was so good.
Since we've left Turkey I'd like to tell you about some of ...
When in Greece............
... the sun and Aesop of the famous fables. But my personal favorite is Epicurus who claimed that the principle of life is to satisfy the needs of the stomach and who’s advice the Samians have embraced wholeheartedly.
It was from this island that my partner’s family originated before they immigrated to Australia. He returned to the island many years later and discovered his mother’s family house abandoned. They rebuilt and now use it as a ...
A day in Samos
... by thick trees and wind your way up a steep mountain. Manolates is full of little artsy shops and is built on a steep incline with narrow lanes. In some ways it reminded us of small artsy communities that you might find back home in BC such as Crawford bay or something on Vancouver Island. Being a Sunday night the place was quiet and peaceful. For dinner we found a place called Loukas Taverna. The views ...
From Ephesus to Santorini, Part II
... 17th century BC. We were also coached to Oia, a picturesque village located on the cliffs at the
northernmost tip of the island to spend a few hours.
According to my pedometer, I walked only 280 steps, but know it's wrong, so I would estimate my walk as approximately 2.5 miles today.
Please continue with Naxos to Athens, Part III.
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Ag. Zoni to Zoodoochou Pigis
... spotted eagle (wingspan twice that of a hooded crow flying alongside)
Little owl
This is one of our favourite walks, tough but rewarding views
Glyfada Lake ~ 8pm
2 x Purple heronLittle owl
3 x Falcon
4 x Heron in flight overhead
Ireon (track near the ...


