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Thursday, 10 April 2014

Day 27 (9/4/14) - Athens: Last Days of the Odyssey

It is our last full day in Athens today as we fly out tonight at 19:15 via Qatar back to Melbourne. We have had an amazing experience on this trip and pinch ourselves regularly to make sure it is real. Europe is an  amazing destination in general, and Greece has proven to be a mine rich of history, culture, heritage. The people on the whole have been very good to us, and in particular there have been a few along the way who have made the trip that bit more special.

That said, the French have a bad reputation for arrogance and rudeness. We reckon they are a bit hard done by. Spend a few days in Athens, and you'll understand.

Gina's high moments:
  • Breath taking view from our apartment upon waking up in Santorini
  • Athens Plaka which didn't exist when I was last here 30 yrs ago
  • Crystal clear waters of the beaches on the Islands
  • 24/7 Andrew by my side
  • Our mark with the padlock in Santorini
  • The quiet time to reflect how blessed we are to travel
  • Meeting Sofia who broaden our experiences in Naxos
  • The goats crossing the road in the mountains of Naxos - so cliche
  • Surreal feeling at the top of Filopappos Hill
  • Giving love to some of the abandoned animals

Andrew's high moments:
  • The first view from our hotel room looking over the Caldera in Santorini
  • Just being in Greece, it's been on my bucket list
  • Seeing the blue domed roof tops in Santorini, surreal
  • Same for Parthenon and Acropolis
  • The food, all too awesome to narrow down, but we've eaten local and traditional, and rarely left wanting
  • The time with Gina, yep, it's cliche, but it's been quality time
  • The Greek Islands, the post cards do not lie
  • The hospitality we were shown by Sofia and her family in Naxos, we were made so welcome
The lows:
  • You're joking right?
  • Well maybe one, the sheer number of forgotten cats and dogs wandering the streets, it's both heartbreaking and disgraceful

Last Odyssey Ouzo


Get's my approval!

Bars on on the steps to Acropolis

The God's stairway to heaven?

Nightlife Athens style
See you when we get back!

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