Our Big Fat Greek Experience

     We had an amazing time visiting Greece and a few of the Greek Islands. Right outside our hotel was a little flea market with local fruits and vegetables, used clothing, new clothing, and every little trinket you could possibly think of to take home as souvenirs. 

      Everywhere you walked in the city, we came upon old ruins that had been left to be discovered. 

      While exploring downtown Athens, we came across in the middle of the city a little cat sanctuary located by some old Greek ruins. 

   

       Athens had many foods from different cultures from around the world, from Turkish kebabs, fresh Greek salads, and amazing Italian pasta dishes. 

    Nothing like having lunch with an amazing view of the Greek Pantheon. 

       On our last day we decide to do a tour of a few Greek Islands from a local tour company. 

      The ship cruise provided us an amazing lunch with drinks of our choice, as we sailed to three different Greek Islands to explore.

        On our first stop we found a nice little mom-and-pop local restaurant by the sea and had some amazing fresh seafood with a view you would die for. 

         Enjoying some amazing homemade Greek wine for only €3 for a large carafe. Yummy goodness!!!!

       Carla decided to join a family and their celebration at a small Greek restaurant located right on the sea. 

                          OPA!!!!!!

        I think if we all had swimsuits and it was a lot warmer, we would've jumped in that sea. But instead took this picture by the beautiful ocean and thinking to ourselves how we don't want to leave this beautiful island. 

      If we could do it all again we would spend more time on the islands exploring the little quaint towns that are located by the beautiful Greek oceans. What a fantastic way escape from everything.

      While on one of the islands I found this little shop that sold local Greek wines and of course I had to buy a bottle to take back home with me. Not a bad find for only €8. 

     I just fell in love with Poros Greek island with all of its beautiful colored boats of blue. 

      You know what they say "while in Rome",  but I wasn't expecting to release the crackin while I was in Greece. I wasn't sure if I should eat it or if I should let it loose. 

     It was a sad goodbye when we left the islands, because we knew that it was the end of our wonderful European trip. But it was one of the best experiences and adventures that we have ever had, something we will never forget. Good food, good wine and great new friendships made along the way. Life is good for these gypsies! 

........Onto the next adventure!