Life
- October 10, 2007
Idyllic Greece
I think I might get to like this cruising lifestyle. Sitting in the sun on the top deck of the MS Perla in the middle of the bluer than blue Aegean Sea, a tall blue drink beside me containing three different types of spirits and a fruit salad hanging off the edge of the glass. Life is tough.
The Greek Islands have been wonderful; from the ancient ruins of Ephesos and Knossos, to the maniacal bazaars and the beautiful blue and white picture postcard island villages.
We stopped at Kusadasi on the Turkish coast and went to the ancient ruined city of Ephesos. Definitely one of the highlights. A truly amazing excavation complete with the public toilet which could seat 48 men on marble facilities and was a sort of Men’s Club and meeting place where the well-to-do men of the town could meet to exchange news and gossip. I wonder if that’s where the expression ‘toilet humour’ comes from. The magnificent three storey library dominated the main square… opposite the town brothel. The rumoured secret passage between the two has never been found. And of course the magnificent collonades and amphitheatre. Just wonderful.
But each of the stops we’ve made have been great destinations. So picturesque with gorgeous whitewashed little houses clinging to the hillsides accented by blue woodwork.
It was a great feeling to sit on the balcony of a terrace cafe perched on a cliff top in Santorini, sipping a frappe and gazing at the sensational view of the Caldera. It just doesn’t get any better. Romantics have located the mythical island of Atlantis at Santorini, which was created by a volcanic eruption. And when you see the place it’s easy to believe.
And after our return to Athens we fly back to the island of Rhodes for a few days to wind up the holiday. Oh my God! It’s almost over! How did that happen?
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6 Responses to “Idyllic Greece”
I have never been to Greece, but hope to go next year. We leave on a cruise to the Caribbean next week and will try the internet on board. The picture looks great!
By Pat on Oct 10, 2007
Oh soooo jealous. I really neat a trip like that, LOL. Glad you are having such a great time.
By Tink on Oct 11, 2007
It looks absolutely wonderful! You are going to have tons of photos to scrap when you get home.
By Hannah on Oct 11, 2007
Ah - dolmades, tzatziki, moussaka, souvlaki, soutzoukakia, baclava and of course Ouzo!! I sooo envy you! Make sure to have fun for me as well
By Antoinette on Oct 11, 2007
Pat good luck with the Internet on board ship. They used satellite on the ship was on and charged by the minute to use it. Very expensive.
Yep loved Greece, although apart from the Acropolis, Athens is not a particularly attractive city. But the islands were fabulous and the food was sensational.
By karooch on Oct 16, 2007