Archive for October, 2010

After our few days in paradise on Mykonos, we headed back to Athens were we had one last day of sightseeing before heading back home: We decided to start with the changing of the guards at the Parliament Building (near Syntagma Metro Station). This guard was TALL. Lunch at O Thanasis, one of the most [...]

We decided to take a day trip to Delos by ferry. Considered the birthplace of Apollo and a sacred site (no one is allowed to be birthed here, no one is allowed to die here). Amazing site with vast collection of ruins, but since the day was so windy (I could barely open my eyes [...]

Dorion Hotel’s breakfast buffet: The best out of all the ones during the trip. Freshly squeezed juices, crepe/pancake station, variety of fresh fruits, cereals, cheese, yogurts, sliced meats, cookies, bread, freshly baked cakes (they were still warm when I wandered into the dining room, which made me super happy) and pastries. The windmills of Mykonos. [...]

From Athens we took a ferry to Mykonos, which was about a 5 hour ride. On the way, the boat stopped at Syros (where the above photos were taken) and Tinos, before arriving at Mykonos. I was in awe at the beautifully clear water the entire time. Ornos Beach in Mykonos, about a 5 minute [...]

Before leaving Kalambaka for the long trip back to Athens, we had lunch at this charming restaurant. Upon entering, you’re led into the open kitchen, where “grandma” would show you what the family had prepared that day: pots and pans of homestyle Greek family dishes. You’d hand them a plate and they’d load it up [...]

Meteora means “suspended in the air.” Breathtaking place.

Breakfast: Burnt toast (I made the mistake of running it through the toaster twice because I thought the first time was too light), pastries, hard boiled egg, muesli and yogurt. Hiking in the cliffs of Delphi. We visited the archeological site, which was amazing and offered beautiful views of the valley below. Can you see [...]

That marbled confection was halva, I think. From what I know, it’s made of tahini, sugar or honey and other flavorings. I’d never had it before and I figured that a sesame-paste like piece of fudge would be delicious, but this one wasn’t, perhaps I just had a bad version? Walking around the ruins of [...]

Early morning breakfast before setting off on our land tour. Got to have those delicious Greek tomatoes in the morning! Sitting in the stands at the Amphitheater of Epidaurus. Lunch was at a local taverna, which was a family operation. The head waiter brought us to the kitchen, where the chef was busy preparing all [...]