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Octoberopolis

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    September 22, 2022
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    T3 Silverkris Lounge

    September 22, 2022 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    The only time to drink Perrier is when it's free

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    Turkish Airlines complete with ottoman
    They did give out very nice amenity kits!

    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

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    Acro: Edge Polis: the community. The Acropolis is the elevated area upon which the Parthenon etc sit
    Breakfast of championsTemple of Nike (no wings on the original)1Ok, Belinda took this oneThe Parthenon: Bigger than we thoughtFirst hospital in the worldStuff the British Stole.. Check out the podcast by the Aussie guy who interviewed Trump1Coffee in PlakaTrying to eat where the locals eatWe ate where the locals smoke! Pity, because the food was pretty good.When you combine a caffeine high and a sugar hit

    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

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    The famous Lions Gate (the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe)
    Contrapposto by two neoclassical specimensTomb, but would make a good naughty cornerAnother tomb for a more important figureOff to the next tombWorking to the top of the food chainPlenty of room for a few wivesThe grand plateau remains but on top was mostly rubble

    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.

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    Not much of a beach but beautiful water with a few scattered swimmers
    1Clifftop photo 😱Don't forget the milkLots of restaurants to choose from... All good value compared with Sydney pricesSea bass! So good. I'm inspired to try more whole fish over the firepit1Looks plain but this was amazing1Red razor clams in a zingy garlic broth1The French Riviera meets The EntrancePast the summer peak2Colourful streets, but even more colourful wife

    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

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    Enter stage left
    You could hear the flip of a coin from the bleachers. Too chicken to try an Aussie, Aussie, AussieBuilt to lastVIP seatMore steps!Temperature predicted to slowly climb during the trip. Just right for the islands

    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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    Springs tapped by a Dionysian monk, who built a monastery then lived there as a hermit.
    Only room for one at the barNever one to conserve energyStill freshWaterfalls, springs and cute bridges aplentyBetter than Lane CoveFlagging but happyGiving his dad anxiety. 2m rule!!!Off come the sleevesView back to the villageThe knee level steps don't really show up herePyli bridgeMeteora at sunset. Another serious hiking day awaits

    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.

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    Ready for another day of hiking
    15 minutes later. 250m elevation over 1.5km was a tough startEmerging from the woods we found the first monastery.. And some stairsUnfortunately these didn't take peopleOne – ένα – enaTwo – δύο – thioThree – τρία – triaFour – τέσσερα – tesseraMallampati IVFive – πέντε – pendi1Six – έξι – exi. All up 14.5km. When are the sea days on this trip?

    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.

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    Inspiration for a Warhammer 40K diorama
    The Tholos among the monuments of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. 4th Century BC1Mains under 10 Euro and this view...combo!Cute and compact. Easy to explore by foot2Our room at Delphi. Homer sweet homerDelphi by dayDelphi by night

    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.

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    1Included room service breakfast that included ice-cream!
    A bull made from silver leaf. One of many offerings to Apollo.Chariot boy is one of the few remaining bronze works that wasn't melted down for swords or coins.The Temple of Apollo. The bigger the offering, the closer you could place it near the temple..kudos!The oracle sat up the back high on aromatic hydrocarbons unique to that location. What to ask her?Some Greek guy with Parkinson'sThe car return spot located in the entrance queue for ferry bound cars..not stressful at all!600m from the port ready for a 0700 sailing in the morning.

    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

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    Teenagers love walking up early on holidays
    The first mask mandate of the trip. Perfect seas!Not the prettiest beaches, but the water was clear and warm. I'm smiling, but not for the camera.1Angelo making us laugh with his stories. He waved to at least four of his exes during the dayGreek coffee. Strong and sweetEverybody loves AngeloTasting horrible wines in a beautiful spotTaverna Tasos. Beach lounge style music, cool in the shade and good seafoodThe obligatory Mykonos selfieNo cruise ships today so we were able to click away in peaceOur accommodation above a jewellery storeThe perfect place for people watching.. More fun than going out!

    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.

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    Bravo, marathon runners! Like being Caesar for a day
    Little Venice. This is where the trendy night clubs are in the port areaAiming for Instagram glory we tried to copy some of the poses that we have seenI call this the Virat KohliWe were a man down for dinner due to tummy troubles. Date night!

    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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    2 Euro water bus to the New Port
    The next inter-island ferry. Steady people, we will all get on.Ok, so nobody listens to me in Greece either.2Hold onto your hats! The wind turbines were paying for themselves todayThe Temple of Demeter (Goddess of agriculture - no wonder the fields are so green)3Homemade pottery itemsPottery henThis is a kitron. It's like a big grapefruit introduced by the Persians.Kitron spirit - a bit like Cointreau, but less syrupy and sweet. It would make a good margaritaOld school olive squisherA marble quarry. Naxos supplied marble for the Parthenon and for DelphiEmery! The only thing harder on the Moh scale is Chuck NorrisSculptures were roughly produced before shipping in case of accidents like this one. Sorry ApolloTemples of Apollo. Seems to be missing the round window and the diamond windowView from our apartment. Not bad for 80 euro per night

    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

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    The only way to greet the morning
    1It looks nice, but it was a little bit grainy between your toes.Slumming it with the German backpackers on the busLosin' all street cred with wonky glassesGoing local

    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.

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    Goodbye Naxos
    Welcome drinksIf you insist1"Cave hotel"1Better not get too used to thisNice touches1Jonah's nook1There was a line outside the hotel gate to get this shot. Apparently it is one of the classic vistasThe calderaA nice place to warm up after a swimPre dinner drinksLet me demonstrate2180 degreesOur dinner table... Before the sun went down and it went from balmy to freezingOur place feels like the Byron Bay lighthouse of Santorini1Someone's feeling betterSantorini tomatoesGetting ready for the Galactic StarcruiserShow's over

    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

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    Someone needs their coffee
    Good morning SantoriniBirthday pancakes to go with his pancakes1Still not sick of it9 stripes represent the 9 syllables of the phrase "Freedom or Death" . Blue = ocean white=cloudsNearly as good as Straya rock at NaroomaGroup hugAsians can go anywhere in flip flopsRed beach. There was also a white beach and black beach.Apparently the water remains deep right up to the shore1Version one: in English. Then he did it again in Greek!Thanks for all the food, EliThis little cave was used in a scene in the original Tomb Raider movieWhat a way to finish

    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

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    We'll miss you, fancy breakfast!
    From the Santorini clifftops to Ryanair... How the mighty have fallen.Maintaining the frugality walking to the station. We passed a castle and this tower.The "10 minute walk" was longer than anticipated.Train station Italian coffee is better than Greek barista coffee. Sorry Greece.Killing time waiting for the trainThe station master handwrote for us the departure time of every train for the rest of the eveningRitardoWhy the big paws?Disrespecting the security systemThe Lake with flowers!1The LakeItalian quality. The Northern Italians had a few more pennies to spend on the streets and buildings.The old town of Arona1Squeezing every last drop out of the complimentary Hilton Diamond year. Goodbye executive lounge.

    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

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    Singapore Airlines lounge. Not a souvlaki in sight

    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

    Trip end
    October 9, 2022
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