Finally the day had come for the island I was most excited for. I recovered from my illness enough to be able to join the others in Santorini. I may have puked in my hat on the long, twisting, and … Continue reading
Rhodes is one of the most beautiful and popular Greek Islands. Its medieval castles, amazing sea views and pristine clean beaches make it a fantastic place to chill out. I had a great morning exploring Rhodes. It really looked like … Continue reading
The morning after my last night in Mykonos, I woke up to Patmos and its sacred spots and wild countryside. We explored the monasteries, traditional settlements and country churches. I would say the best part about the excursions was our … Continue reading
After Istanbul, it was on to the Aegean paradise of Mykonos – the island of white-washed houses, windmills and blue domed churches. While walking around and exploring, we came across “Pedro,” the fattest pelican you will ever see. He is … Continue reading
It was an early morning when I headed to very spiritual Delphi. The sunrise driving in was so mystical. Delphi is known as the centre for worshiping Apollo, one of Zeus’s sons. The oracle of Delphi was a spiritual experience where … Continue reading
Olympia is the home of the ancient Olympic Games. When I visited it was of course another hot, hot day! I had to roll up and knot my shirt because it was drenched in sweat. Olympia had two parts: the city, … Continue reading
In Athens my breakfasts consisted of: brown bread, fruit salad, Nutella, scrambled eggs, spinach and feta pastries, Greek yogurt and green tea. I am obsessed with Greek yogurt and the little honey swizzle stick. Every day was HOT, around 38 degrees. … Continue reading
I booked a cruise for one day that took me to three islands: Aegina, Poros, and Hydra Island. Oh. My. Gosh. Worst 85 Euros I have ever spent. Luckily, the nicest Australian family randomly introduced themselves to me when I went up … Continue reading
During my time in Athens in July 2011, the great taxi strike began, and I was caught in the middle of it. For weeks it meant roads blocked and no access to ports and airports, except on foot or by … Continue reading
The Vintage Postcard 