Anyways, updates since last posting: Jeff and I stayed an extra afternoon on Santorini. We took a boat to the caldera and hiked up to the top. Didn't see any fumes, but took some cool pics. Then, we took a dip in the rusty hot springs, which died my swim trunks red. Finally, we took an agonizing 10 hour ferry from Santorini to Athens, after which we got ripped off by an Athens cabby who took us to our hostel. First, he took us on a wild goose chase. I guess we can blame the language barrier, but apparently, there are two Makri streets in Athens.
Yesterday, we did the typical tourist things - saw the Acropolis and the surroundings, walked to the 1896 Olympic Stadium, and ate too many gyros.
Today, we went on our guided tour to Mycenae and the Temple of Agememnon, Corinth, and then the Theatre of Epidaurus. It was a small, older crowd on our tour, but they were almost all Canadians. I also finally had a decent, 3-course Greek meal - Moussaka, Souvflaki and rice, and Greek salad.
So, just to make mom worry, I've strained my knee and I'm having trouble walking up and down stairs. Not sure how to make it better, aside from rest. I'll get plenty of that on Monday during our 12 hour ferry to Italy.
Now, for some pics:
Sunset in Ia, on Santorini
Me posing in front of the Santorini Caldera
Me in front of the Parthenon
Me in front of the Lion's Gate at Mycenae
Until next time...
4 comments:
Hey Chris and Jeff - glad to hear you guys are enjoying Greece and its bountiful bounty. If a stranger offers you candy, take it. Greek candy is sweeeet. Keep on posting!
Amidst all the beautiful and historic monuments that you visit, remember to take time to bump into random locals, listen to their stories, and eat their food. =) Remember: it's all about people...
I agree with Rowena. On your next post I want you to compare and contrast Italian and Greek woman... in the form of pictures :P
Italian wins. Hands down, no questions asked.
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