Athens
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Cats are everywhere in Greece, and everyone takes care of them. There are small dishes of cat food and water left out everywhere. I think they all gave me a wide berth because they sensed I am a dog person. 😂 Read more
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Our seventh day in Greece and we still have more to explore. For today’s adventure, we are driving across the island to experience the small villages and ancient buildings. We started with a walk at Grotta Beach, which is supposed to be a good beach for sea glass hunting due to its rocky shoreline. It… Read more
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After our whirlwind tour of Athens, our next leg of the adventure is Santorini. Our driver advised us to leave for the airport at 6:45 am, due to traffic. We arrived at 7:30 for a 10:00 am flight, and went to check our bags. The lines were surprisingly short. Good thing, because both Caroline and… Read more
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Our second day in Athens was all about history. Well, after a breakfast of bougatsa and freddo cappuccino. After fueling up, we walked down to the Ancient Agora. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the museum helped set the stage for what we were about to see. It was mind blowing to see structures… Read more
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Caroline had the foresight to arrange for a private driver to pick us up at the Athen airport upon our arrival and give us a driving tour of Athens. Our driver, George, was part chauffeur, part tour guide, part trivia master, and incredibly knowledgeable about Greek history, culture and business. Driving away from the city,… Read more
The Great Greek Odyssey of 2026 