Greece

One year ago, the Hubs and I were honeymooning in Greece! A year feels forever to be away from such a magical place. The food and people truly made the experience - OY - if only America had good souvlaki! Given it's Friday, let's daydream and stroll back to the cobble streets of Greece for a second look.

ATHENS

We started our trip in Athens and trekked up the steep mountain to the Parthenon before taking off to Mykonos. 

NERD alert!  We were the best tourists among Greek teenagers playing hooky from school on the hill.

We go up close and personal to the Acropolis.  Still the oldest building I've ever been near AND such a beauty!

MYKONOS

Next, we took a plane to Mykonos where we rented an ATV and buzzed around the island like true Euros!  When not on the ATV, or "Piggy" as the locals called them, we sunbathed on the beach with champagne, ate - YES - more souvlaki and explored the beach town.  The beaches truly look like a Gray Malin photo so you know I was drooling!

The second day, we took in the Island of Delos - a mythological, historical and archaeological wonder.  You guys! I can't believe I forgot to pack my Alethea sandals for the perfect Greek moment!

SANTORINI

We ferried to Santorini where the buildings popped from the cliffs white as snows! We took our breakfast every morning on our room's balcony and drank champagne as the sun set.  The beauty of Santorini is a real thing - it's SPECTACULAR! Surprisingly we had a wonderful sushi meal our first night at Ginger - one of our only meals that strayed from the native cuisine... and souvlaki! 

CRETE

Our last stop was Crete.  What a different experience than the Cyclades Islands of Mykonos and Santorini. A mountainous place, Crete is it's own beauty too!  We rented a car and started to drive. Lunching in a tiny mountain town away from the tourist scene - our hearts smiled from the kind people, friendly street dogs and warm food we encountered.  And of course we had more souvlaki! 

Avrio Greece until we meet again! Can't stop, won't stop loving you - I think you're stuck with me!  You too Hubs!