Monday, July 16, 2012

Greece In A Nutshell

We're back in Berlin after two more glorious weeks in Greece. As they say there, it was very "zesty." Along with that word, I learned quite a few others, including: little strawberry, seat belt, watermelon, butt, dog, girlfriend, fork, and tan (people even used it to describe me!!!).

It was beyond wonderful getting to meet and spend time with Spiros' family, see where he grew up in Athens, and explore two more islands. More on each adventure later, but for now, here is basically what Greece is like (when you take away all the beautiful beaches):

Donkeys.
Churches built on cliffs/islands/logistically-improbable locaions.
Greek flags (which just happen to be my favorite color of blue)
Traffic signs no one follows.
(Contrary to what I thought, this does not mean "excitement up ahead!")
Orange trees all over Athens. (The last of the crop.)
More donkeys.
Amazing food, and empty dishes of tzatziki.
Even more cats than donkeys.
Freddoespresso - the best cold coffee ever.
My 35 year old child.

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