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Octoberopolis

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September 22, 2022
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- Day 1
- Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 12:33 PM
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Australia Alexandra Canal -33.938333, 151.16666733°56’18” S 151°10’0” E
Goodbye Sydney
September 22, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
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- Day 1
- Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 7:58 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 23 m
- Singapore Sungai Ayer Gemuruh 1.354462, 103.9850591°21’16” N 103°59’6” E
T3 Silverkris Lounge
September 22, 2022 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The only time to drink Perrier is when it's free
TravelerWhere’s the hard stuff?!!! 🥃🍸🍷
9/22/22Reply
TravelerHard stuff was on the first leg. Alcohol and altitude have me returning to the men's so often that they profile me as a potential drug trafficker.... at least in my imagination. They probably just tag me as a middle-aged man with an enlarging prostate.
9/22/22Reply
Travelertoo much information for your visually heightened sister !!
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- Day 2
- Friday, September 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Singapore Beting Kusah 1.3633, 103.99291°21’48” N 103°59’34” E
TK-421
September 23, 2022 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Well.... Not really. It is actually TK-55. The plane is a bit old, but the seats are comfortable and the wifi is fast and free. Attended a relatively uneventful, "Is there a doctor onboard" request so hoping to score a few FF points!Read more
TravelerWhat happened ??
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- Day 2
- Friday, September 23, 2022 at 4:18 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 84 m
- Greece Plateía Klathmónos 37.98, 23.73333337°58’48” N 23°43’60” E
Tuk Tuk Tour of Athens
September 23, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
An open air electric tuk tuk was a great way to stay awake after a long journey.
Travelergorgeous photo
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- Day 3
- Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 7:01 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 79 m
- Greece Hadrian's Library 37.977839, 23.72585637°58’40” N 23°43’33” E
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Acropolis a little while ago
September 24, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We coughed up the money for a private tour to see the Acropolis and the museum next door. This was well worth it because only Jonah knew all about the gods ... we would've just assumed that he was making it all up from Percy Jackson.Read more
TravelerSensational photos!!!
9/24/22Reply
TravelerOk I checked out the blog; now I realise BEL is the one responsible for the sensational photos!!! 😂
9/24/22Reply
Traveler that's why it's a fabulous photo !
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Traveler great photo
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- Day 4
- Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 8:54 AM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- Greece Gefyra Isthmou 37.926667, 22.99537°55’36” N 22°59’42” E
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Corinthians I
September 25, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
A tour with George south west of Athens to the Peleponnese region
Traveler Stunning to see !
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- Day 4
- Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 10:51 AM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 196 m
- Greece Lion's gate 37.73, 22.75537°43’48” N 22°45’18” E
Mycenae
September 25, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Mycenaean architecture dates back to the 2nd millennium B.C.E. representing what Homer wrote about: Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy.
TravelerLoving the history lesson, Professor Malcolm 🤓
9/27/22Reply
TravelerAwesome ancient architecture!
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- Day 4
- Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:46 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Greece Arvanitia 37.563333, 22.79666737°33’48” N 22°47’48” E
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Nafplio
September 25, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
This is a very pretty seaside town that is perfect for the Athenian weekend away. Residents have access to the open sea on one side of the cliff and fishing/boating activities on the other. We decided that it would be a good place to try out some fresh Greek seafood!Read more
Traveler Strike a pose!!!
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Traveler What a cute colourful couple! 😍
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- Day 4
- Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 361 m
- Greece Theatre of Epidauros 37.596667, 23.0837°35’48” N 23°4’48” E
Oi oi oi
September 25, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The Great Theatre of Epidaurus
The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.
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- Day 4
- Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 7:53 PM
- 🌙 21 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- Greece Theatre of Dionysos 37.968333, 23.72666737°58’6” N 23°43’36” E
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A is for Albany
September 25, 2022 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
A glam dinner to conclude our Athens stay. 2 1/2 days was perfect for us.
Traveler Wowsers
9/26/22Reply
Traveler Love the Acropolis at night, so ethereal and stately. Top spot for a great meal
9/30/22Reply
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- Day 5
- Monday, September 26, 2022 at 2:26 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 641 m
- Greece Ágios Ioánnis 39.393333, 2339°23’36” N 23°0’0” E
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Road trip begins
September 26, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
At least with three people we only need a little Fiat which is so much easier than the seven seater we drove around France way back when.
Traveler 🤭
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Traveler Brutal..but true
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- Day 6
- Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9:27 AM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 812 m
- Greece Dio-Olympos 40.093333, 22.4340°5’36” N 22°25’48” E
Mount Olympus Mega-hike
September 27, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
26000 steps... Maybe 260 were level. This was not a hike for the in-laws and only just a hike for us. The elevation gain of 1800m was a thigh killer, but well with it.
Traveler260 steps would have seen me out, God give me back my lungs and heart. But it is wonderful to see you all trekking through history. Cease the day. Dad
9/30/22Reply
TravelerThey can put "Cease the day" on my tombstone. I'll take Seize for now 🙂
10/1/22Reply
Travelercessare faciam diem
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 8:21 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 498 m
- Greece Holy Trinity Monastery 39.713333, 21.63666739°42’48” N 21°38’12” E
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Meteora
September 28, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The famous monasteries are incredibly beautiful, but I can't help flinching at the thought of the site costs.
Traveler Take a tender and a donkey next time!!!!
10/1/22Reply
TravelerMonastery marathon! You guys are champions for even attempting this!
10/6/22Reply
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- Day 8
- Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 12:00 PM
- 🌙 19 °C
- Altitude: 558 m
- Greece Delphi 38.4792, 22.49438°28’45” N 22°29’38” E
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Drive to Delphi
September 29, 2022 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
A moderate drive after a leisurely breakfast took us to Delphi by lunchtime. We put our walking shoes on to explore the second tier attractions (Sorry Athena) prior to meeting our guide tomorrow.
Traveler Brilliant combo
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Traveler fab photo ( AAA ) of the three Albany Amigos in Athens !
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Traveler "Strangers who are you, and whence do you sail on watery pathways" Apollo, Delphi ,Homer,how lucky areyou to walk back in time. Love Dad
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- Day 9
- Friday, September 30, 2022 at 2:42 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Greece Piraeus Ferry Port 37.946667, 23.64166737°56’48” N 23°38’30” E
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Ask the Oracle
September 30, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Today we explored Apollo's side of Delphi and the Museum. We had another George to guide us today so we didn't have to make stuff up. He also helped us to stay ahead of the barbarians that would later arrive in their twelve wheel chariots on whirlwind day trips from Athens. We liked George.Read more
Traveler Love the smiling pizza like dish with cucumber eyes with red tomatoe pupils. dad
10/1/22Reply
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- Day 10
- Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Greece Little Venice 37.447295, 25.32861737°26’50” N 25°19’43” E
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Mykonos
October 1, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We were not sure what to expect from Mykonos... There weren't as many yobbos as we feared, but maybe that's because our bedtime was too early. Fun as a one off.
TravelerBeautiful photos
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TravelerLove this site to see your beautiful photos Mum
10/2/22Reply
Traveler Ahh! The famous Angelo! 😂
10/2/22Reply
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- Day 11
- Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 8:14 AM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Greece Little Venice 37.446667, 25.32666737°26’48” N 25°19’36” E
Mykonos the mild
October 2, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A gentle day watching the marathon runners cross the line outside our apartment.. golf claps from the balcony aplenty. A bit of shopping, a bit of dining and a bit of reading, watched the footy, but bed by 1030 again. Have fun party people - loving the double glazed windows!Read more
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- Day 12
- Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10:10 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- Greece Mykonos Ferry Port 37.465, 25.32537°27’54” N 25°19’30” E
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Naxos with Cheese
October 3, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
What a change to come to Naxos... a beautiful, fertile, thriving island where tourism is almost an afterthought. The people are proud of their cheese and their olive oil and their fruit and their marble and life goes on. Cruise ships do not enter Naxos. It would be a pity if they did.Read more
TravelerWhere's the cheese?
10/3/22Reply
Traveler Beautiful photo of you Bel Mum
10/3/22Reply
TravelerThanks Mum!
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- Day 13
- Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:10 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Greece Aghios Prokopios beach 37.073333, 25.35166737°4’24” N 25°21’6” E
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Next Naxos
October 4, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
A lazy day... Short trip to the local beach then a bit of reading, a bit of eating, a bit of sleeping. Repeat.
Traveler You never did like sand between your toes, but boy what clear water and a great view. Tres jealous Dad
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- Day 14
- Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM
- 🌬 22 °C
- Altitude: 127 m
- Greece Panagía 36.461667, 25.37666736°27’42” N 25°22’36” E
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Santorini
October 5, 2022 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
So... Does it live up to the hype?
Yes! It is beautiful, but busy. A population of 22,000 takes in up to 17 cruise ships per day (25,000 people) - a friend for everybody!

The solution: if you are going to spend the time and money to come here, pay the little extra to avoid the barbarians. From the right villa there is no need to fight for a good photo spot or restaurant.. Just enjoy the cool breeze, the warm sun, a good book and a glass of whatever takes your fancy.Read more
Traveler Happy Birthday Jonah, what a wonderfull place to celebrate with your beautiful mum and fantastic dad. God bless you from Grandpa and Nanna.
10/5/22Reply
Traveler Great Dive Bed, you have to dive onto the bed to get into it. Right up Jonah's alley. Be interesting with lights out and trying to get out of the bed to go to the toilet. Just think what Mr Bean would do!!!!
10/5/22Reply
TravelerYour hotel is so luxe! Definitely will add this to my bucket list!
10/6/22Reply
Traveler👍 I missed the fine print about free laundry service until the final morning! 😭 Rookie error.
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- Day 15
- Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6:13 PM
- 🌬 21 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Greece Ákra Mávro Vounó 36.353333, 25.36666736°21’12” N 25°22’0” E
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Happy birthday Jonah!
October 6, 2022 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Today was our dedicated day to see what exists in Santorini outside our villa. We decided to use Jonah's birthday as a good excuse to splurge on a land and sea tour run by a local family company. The land component took us to some beautiful locations and was accompanied by an incredible, enthusiastic, encyclopaedic explanation of the entire history of the Phoenicians, Mycenaeans, Minoans, Greeks, Byzantines, Ottomans and all their friends and enemies. Thank goodness there wasn't a quiz at the end.

The catamaran trip was simply stunning. We weren't as glam as some of the yachts at the marina, but it was perfect for us. A husband and wife team took us along some of the most stunning coastline while feeding us with homecooked food and keeping us entertained. Thanks Thomas and Eli!Read more
Travelerhappy birthday Jonah!
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TravelerHappy birthday Jonah! 🎈🎉
10/6/22Reply
Traveler stunningly beautiful
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Traveler happy birthday Jonah!
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- Day 16
- Friday, October 7, 2022 at 6:33 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 194 m
- Italy Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto 45.763333, 8.5645°45’48” N 8°33’36” E
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Sayonara Santorini, Goodbye Greece
October 7, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This was certainly our shortest European trip, but we had points to burn and a travel itch to scratch. I think it's the only overseas trip that hasn't involved a Chinese food fix! We did, however, grab some Italian food today. Our flight tomorrow is from Milan so today we flew Ryanair to Malpensa and caught the local train up to Arona to catch a glimpse of Lake Maggiore outside of winter. We'll be back at the Lakes this winter. Until then...home, James.Read more
Traveler Nearly as good as France Bay, Cabarita. By the way a great shot. Love Dad
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Traveler We empathise! We’ll miss our Diamond Accor membership 😭
10/8/22Reply
TravelerHave a safe and smooth trip home Albany’s! Maybe you’ll get you’re Asian food fix via Singapore Airlines?!
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- Day 18
- Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 7:56 AM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- Australia O’Dea Reserve -33.889131, 151.17265933°53’21” S 151°10’22” E
Should we bother unpacking?
October 9, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
This is usually the time to get the post holiday blues, but there's no time. The Christmas holidays are just around the corner and we have a million things to do in between. With another one off to uni next year this will possibly be the last year of the long Christmas break. We'd better go out with a bang! Nothing to report on this post - I just wanted to make the little aeroplane on the map fly home.Read more
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Trip end
October 9, 2022