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Athens (Or: It's All Greek to Me)
Yesterday, we caught a flight from Bari to Athens where we would plan our next step for the Greek Islands. We stayed at a nice hotel that was connected to a travel agency, so they could help us book a ferry for tomorrow to Santorini. Today, we mostly just wandered around the city. We figured we'd hit the big sites and museums when we returned from …
Athens' History and Hikes
Our favorite Hungarian cab driver, Julien, returns on Friday morning to take us to Budapest’s new, modern airport for our flight to Athens today. He is eager to hear what sights we have seen and what local dishes we’ve sampled. He has such a great love of his city. The kids give him a hug goodbye.
Within minutes, we’re …
The "AVOCADO" Restaurant in Athens
... the most reviving drinks that I love, the ‘Ginger Passion’. It gives me the energy I need to cope with the many hours spent outside in the streets of Athens. It is a mixture of fresh carrot, apple, ginger and beet juice. The cost is 4.70 euros.
Two of my favorite smoothies are the "Mango Lassi" which is a Traditional Indian drink made with mango, yoghurt, brown sugar and cardamom (5.70) but if you drop by don’t miss trying the “Avocado Dream” ...
Athens 101
... br> The Parthenon has been destroyed by several stages of boo-boos, which is likely to occur over 2500 years. The destruction was caused by earthquakes, by people braking off chunks as keepsakes (as people used to), explosions of gunpowder stored here during the wars with the Turks and Lord Elgin’s stealing of the marbles of Britain. “The Elgin Marbles”, we saw them at the British Museum, were taken from the frieze of the ...
Day 33
... it is a really nice little Greek Island we were recommended by locals. Went for our first swim which was so salty and warm. We are staying in a local house in a top floor room for 60 euro a night for the 3 of us. We have our own balcony and a great view of the water plus the local houses on the hills. Plan to spend a few days here. The people here are just so friendly and ...