In summary, it was a glorious, two week trip where I danced until dawn, waded around in crystal clear waters, slept on the beach, and saw the most breathtaking sunsets in the world.
And the long version?
Mykonos
- We spent many many hours exploring the winding alleys of shops and bars; I still can't figure out the maze.
- Clubs in Mykonos love to play old American music. A and I definitely heard ABBA's "Dancing Queen" being blared out of the speakers more than once.
- "Jersey Shore" fist-pumping boys can be found all over the world.
- Renewable Energy and Butcher
- My bedtime was at dawn and I watched the sunrise at the beach three consecutive mornings.
- Cavo Paradiso, which was built into the caves bordering the sea, might go down as one of the most beautiful club venues I've ever seen.
- Nico's Place after hours
- Those beaches are unbelievable-- rocky sands and clear blue water. The water so so clear that I could see fishes nibbling at my toes!
- I wore a bikini in public for the first time in ten years. Ahhh!
- R took me to Rhapsody, a local bar, where we ducked away in the corner, listening to crazy Greek music and admiring the view of the Mediterranean.
- The orange juice, ohmygod, was the tastiest beverage on the planet. OJ all morning and screwdrivers all night.
- I had the most romantical dinner in Avra's twinkle-light-filled garden.
- The lava rock jewelry was a very sweet gift.
- Baklava crepes for breakfast are way better than Honey Nut Cheerios.
Santorini
- I believe that Santorini has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the worlds. The sky was painted with an unbelievable palette of purples, oranges, reds, and blues.
- There are about six hundred steps from the base of the city to the top. You can see a parade of donkeys making this trek multiple times a day.
- I could eat grape leaves until I make myself sick.
- Black sand beaches are hot!
- I looked at more jewelry here in one week than I had in my entire life. And I convinced myself to come home with a beautiful twisted silver ring.
- A and I went volcano hiking and we were rewarded with the most spectacular views of the water.
- Hike #2 lead us to the remote sandy red beaches, where I spent the afternoon napping and collecting rocks.
- I had the best waffle of my life for breakfast. Perfectly crisp, slathered with chocolate, and covered in bananas. I still have dreams about this waffle.
Athens
- I never want to ride on another ferry again.
- I was a bit underwhelmed by the Acropolis, but I can now check it off the list.
- The Athens Flea Market was an experience... someone else's trash was clearly not my treasure.
- Nightlife is hopping in the city and we got to check out concerts in the quad and a bizarre silent interpretive play.
- McDonald's overseas always have the best menus, include the McGreek!
- No euros at the end of the trip meant a final (delicious!) meal of onions rings and waffles.
- My cab driver to the airport asked me out for a coffee date. "I drive you very fast and we get there early. But coffee first." Funny, since I can't get a date in LA to save my life.
- Thank goodness A and I got out of there, seeing as how riots broke out less thank 24 hours later!
Thanks, Greece, I had a great time. I'm looking forward to visiting again one day!
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