Jan 27, 2010 - Santorini
When the boat arrived in Santorini harbour, I was overwhelmed by the reception of both humans and animals! The donkeys descended thick and fast down some of the steepest terrain I have ever seen, rushing to meet the ferry and haul the load of tourists up the steep steps to the town perched on the rocks above.When the boat arrived in Santorini harbour, I was overwhelmed by the reception of both humans and animals! The donkeys descended thick and fast down some of the steepest terrain I have ever seen, rushing to meet the ferry and haul the load of tourists up the steep steps to the town perched on the rocks above....
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Dec 26, 2009 - Naxos
Naxos is a bigger island than Paros and much larger than Antiparos.Naxos is a bigger island than Paros and much larger than Antiparos....
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Dec 25, 2009 - Luggage Found It's Way Home....
Merry Xmas Everyone, UPDATE ON MISSING LUGGAGE/Other. During my trip, I was on 8 airplanes, and in 8 airports (Lax, Newark, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Athens, Frankfurt, and Dulles). ... For at least 6 mos.Merry Xmas Everyone, UPDATE ON MISSING LUGGAGE/Other. During my trip, I was on 8 airplanes, and in 8 airports (Lax, Newark, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Athens, Frankfurt, and Dulles). ... For at least 6 mos....
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Dec 21, 2009 - Home Alone...No luggage
Hello All, I am back at home.Hello All, I am back at home....
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Dec 19, 2009 - More Athens
Today is Saturday.there is not much to do or see in Athens, and what there is to do, and see. ...
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Dec 19, 2009 - Heading Towards Home
It is now 4:10 a. here in Athens, I will be heading to the airport in a few hours. ... I have a long day ahead of me, and the weather conditions back in Washington doesn't help matters any.It is now 4:10 a. here in Athens, I will be heading to the airport in a few hours. ... I have a long day ahead of me, and the weather conditions back in Washington doesn't help matters any....
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Dec 18, 2009 - First Full Day In Athens....
Hello Everyone, Today was a nice, sunny day in Athens. ... The temp here is very similar to the temp in Barcelona,.Hello Everyone, Today was a nice, sunny day in Athens. ... The temp here is very similar to the temp in Barcelona,....
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Dec 17, 2009 - Salida Roma...Entrada Athens
Hello Everyone, If I understood the Greek Alphabet, I would write hello in Greek, but I only know how to pronounce the word. I took a few pics of the Athens night for your enjoyment. ... Until the next time.Hello Everyone, If I understood the Greek Alphabet, I would write hello in Greek, but I only know how to pronounce the word. I took a few pics of the Athens night for your enjoyment. ... Until the next time....
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Nov 24, 2009 - Mykonos
Mykonos is the most well known of these islands, but until the 1960's the few people who lived there were quite isolated from the rest of the world. ... Archologists who tried to travel to Delos often got stuck in Mykonos waiting for the ferry and they took note of the eighty beautiful beaches on the island. ... Then word got out to the beautiful people and celebrities like Jackie Onassis vacationed in Mykonos. ... Mykonos is noted for being windy and its scenic windmills are a symbol of the island, but you wouldn't have known it today. ...
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Nov 22, 2009 - Paros
Boats to the Aegean Islands leave from the nearby community of Piraeus.Boats to the Aegean Islands leave from the nearby community of Piraeus....
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Nov 21, 2009 - Athens
Greeks are justifiably proud of their history and contribution to the western world. Inside was a gold and marble statue of Athina, for whom Athens is named. ... Then the site was taken over by the Romans, then the Christians who turned the Parthenon into a Christian church.Greeks are justifiably proud of their history and contribution to the western world. Inside was a gold and marble statue of Athina, for whom Athens is named. ... Then the site was taken over by the Romans, then the Christians who turned the Parthenon into a Christian church....
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Nov 16, 2009 - If Old McDonald Had a ...
A Church Church here a Church Church there.A Church Church here a Church Church there....
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