• Fiona Smith

Greece

Petualangan 23-sehari oleh Fiona Baca selengkapnya
  • Awal trip
    20 September 2025

    Up and away!

    21 September, Australia ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    And we are off to a great start! 🇬🇷✈️

  • Arrival in Thessaloniki

    21 September, Yunani ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    The first leg of the trip (14 hours) was smooth and uneventful except for being offered a lounge pass by the kind Greek Gentleman I was seated next to, upon which I politely explained to him that I was travelling with my Cousin and his wife who were seated in front of me! 😆
    After a 3 hour stop over in Doha the next leg was 5 hours with a stop over in Belgrade, and then the final flight on to Thessaloniki. The view from the plane over the spectacular mountain range, with the Danube winding its way like a snake through the valley was breathtaking!
    We caught an Uber to our accommodation, freshened up and headed out across the road and met some of our fellow travellers and enjoyed our first Greek meal of the trip. So thankful I have arrived safely and been in such loving company and now ready for a very good nights sleep. 💤
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  • Meet up and tour of ancient Thessaloniki

    22 September, Yunani ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Well a very early start to the morning! First of all I felt an earthquake at 4.30 am. I was lying there awake when I suddenly smelt smoke in my room. I got up and saw smoke billowing through the over head cupboard. I quickly knocked on Steve’s door and he jumped up and he said quick let’s pack up and get out. We raced down the 5 flights of stairs with our bags along with a few fellow travelers and got out. The fire engine’s arrived and it ended up being an electrical fire in the kitchen on the second floor.
    We were so thankful that we all got out safely - albeit in my pj’s! Joe had given me a headlamp for a travelling present and it was too well packed to be of use. Lesson learnt - keep it handy!!
    We caught an uber to our next motel dropped our bags off and headed down to the stunning foreshore for breakfast. I had a spinach and feta pastry - and flaky pastry it was! Simply delicious!
    We then climbed the white tower built in the 15th century and the view at the top was incredible.
    At 1pm the tour folk boarded the bus which took us to many interesting archeological sites finishing with the statue of Alexander the Great.

    Back at the motel we enjoyed an evening meal together. It’s been a very memorable day in many ways

    (The **Politarch Inscription** from Thessalonica serves as a "greatest archaeological defense" for the Book of Acts, specifically validating Luke's description of city officials [1]. The inscription, nearly six feet long and found etched into the Vardar Arch in Thessalonica (the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia and a prominent city on the Ignatian Way), lists city officials using the Greek term *Polyaru a tone*, meaning "those serving as polyarks". This term appears only twice in the New Testament, both times in Acts chapter 17, where Luke recounts a mob dragging Jason before the *polyarks*. For years, critics used the apparent lack of evidence for this specific title to question Luke's historical accuracy, but the discovery of this inscription—and subsequently **over 60 known inscriptions** using the term, with approximately half found in Thessalonica itself—proved that Luke "got it precisely right". This finding affirms the historicity and reliability of the Bible, demonstrating that Luke's writings were "rooted in first century reality" with the goal of strengthening faith through historical truth.)
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  • Neapolis, Phillipi,

    23 September, Yunani ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    I woke after a very good nights sleep. I am sharing a room with Andrea Prince and it is very comfortable and we are getting on very well. A delicious buffet breakfast with an assortment of Greek delights awaited us.
    We piled on the bus at 8.30 sharp to Napolis our first stop of the day. We thrilled to see the beautiful seaport that Paul and his companions set foot on and from there the Gospel was first preached and spread throughout Europe.
    From there we drove to the Ancient partially excavated ruins of the city of Phillipi. They were amazing!
    We sang happy birthday to Steve Carroll in the arena and then our guide took us on a walking tour. Of note was the prison on the hillside that Paul and Silas would have been kept in after being beaten, put in stocks and the sound of their hymns would have resounded around for all to hear.
    We then had a lovely lunch and hopped back on the bus and went to the place where Lydia would have been baptised. It was quiet, shady and reflective. It was a surreal moment.
    Returning home we enjoyed another lovely meal together followed by a gelato at the local.
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  • Berea (Veria)

    24 September, Yunani ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Woke to another beautiful sunny day. We boarded the bus and headed off to Berea. We start the day with prayer and the reading of the relevant scripture to the place we are going. We were taken to the town square where Paul would most likely have preached. There were 3 ancient steps still there. Remnants of the Via Egnatia were seen along the main road. Berea is such a pretty town with so much history - there are still 42 Byzantine churches still there to this day.

    We then visited the oldest synagogue in Greece in the Jewish quarter. This was used by the Nazi’s to round up the Jews who were kept in there for a 3 days before being taken away.

    We then journeyed to Vergina, where the amazing royal tomb of King Philip II and his grandson, son of Alexander the Great, Alexander llll were housed. It was incredible to see the tombs and the treasure that were found in them - but also thrilling to read the scripture in Daniel 12:4 that speaks of the end of Alexander’s kingdom being broken and not given to his posterity. This was exactly what happened to his son and his tomb is the living proof of this.
    We had a lovely lunch under flourishing olive trees and grape vines.
    After an hours trip back to Thessaloniki the bus dropped us off in the city and a few of us went shopping, and then ended up on a rooftop bar overlooking the sea.
    It was a perfect ending to another amazing day!
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  • Cruise to Mount Athos

    25 September, Yunani ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    We woke bright and early this morning to catch the bus at 7.30. A 2 half hour drive took us through a more mountainous region and beautiful lakes to the quaint seaside town of Ouranoupoli where we boarded our boat to cruise Mount Athos where over 20 monasteries lined the shore. These monasteries are backdropped by majestic mountains.
    The monasteries house around 2,000 Eastern Orthodox monks from Greece and many other countries, including Eastern Orthodox countries such as Serbia, Romania, Moldova, Georgia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Ukraine and Russia, who claim to live an ascetic life at Athos, isolated from the rest of the world. The Athonite monasteries feature a rich collection of well-preserved artifacts, rare books, ancient documents, and artworks of immense historical value, and Mount Athos has been listed as a World Heritage Sitesince 1988.
    Women are banned from the monasteries.
    I stood at the back of the boat on the trip home looking out over the vast ocean and majestic mountains soaking in the sun and sea spray.
    I enjoyed a delicious seafood linguini lunch with the Della’s and met Yvonne a sister from the UK and an exchange of stories was very much enjoyed.
    Home for an early night, washing and packing as we head off in the morning to our next destination.
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  • Meteora

    26 September, Yunani ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    This morning we packed up and left the motel and drove nearly 3 hours to Meteora.

    The weather is overcast and a bit cooler today.
    The ladies had to wear dresses or a long skirt, and were given a sarong to enter the monastery.

    Meteora is a rock formation and complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in central Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique geological features and the ancient monasteries built atop towering sandstone pillars. The name "Meteora" means "suspended in the air," reflecting the monasteries' impressive and seemingly gravity-defying locations.

    It was jaw dropingly next level amazing. How those monasteries were built on the top of those mountains is any one’s guess!!

    We had a tour of the Holy Monastery of St Stephen’s. Of note was seeing an original manuscript of Aristotle from 1498.

    We stopped at a few locations on the way down for photo ops before stopping at the town at the foot of the mountain for lunch. I had Moussaka a typical Greek dish. It was delicious.

    We then drove 15 mins to our next hotel. It has a beautiful outdoor pool and I had a glorious swim. We ended the day with a fabulous buffet dinner and plenty of laughs reminiscing over old memories with our girls table. Another highlight of a day!
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  • Delphi

    27 September, Yunani ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    This morning was overcast and cool and we boarded the bus once again for a 3 hour drive to Delphi which is built on the side of Mount Parnassus. The area has over 1 million olive trees that produce oil for the local community. The bus wound its way up the huge mountain with the most hairpin bends I have ever experienced with absolute precision! The views were spectacular!

    Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks; it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece. This is where Pythia, the high priestess, uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from across the world to seek a prophecy.

    The views from the ruins were just breathtaking. The ruins themselves were also very interesting. We hiked to the very top and could see with the minds eye how it was once a bustling community.

    We then went to the museum adjacent to the ruins and it was fascinating to see some of the relics they discovered and hear the stories behind them.

    We then drove to the little town close to the ruins where our lovely motel awaited us. Andrea and I had lunch in the town at a cute cafe with the most incredible views. I also had another swim in the pool and we finished off the day with a Memorial Meeting and read and discussed the book of Philippians.

    Another awesome day!
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  • Corinth

    28 September, Yunani ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    We left promptly at 8 am on another cool and overcast day. There was a light shower or two, but it didn’t stop us exploring this amazing area.

    We drove down the mountains south to Corinth passing cotton fields and vineyards, charming oldworld little towns and stopping on route at the famous Corinthian canal for a photo opportunity.

    The Corinthian Canal is a canal in Greece that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Completed in 1893, it cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the Greek mainland. It is used as a tourist route these days. We watched a chap bravely Bungee jump off the bridge!

    Back on the bus we read Acts 18 which records Paul’s visit to Corinth and the meeting of Aquila and Priscilla.

    Priscilla and Aquila’s names always appear together. Acts 18:1-2 is the first of six mentions: “After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla.” (See also Acts 18:18, 26; Rom 16:3; 1 Cor 16:19; and 2 Tim 4:19.)

    The reason they left Rome to come to Corinth was “because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome” (18:2).

    They were tentmakers by trade” (18:3)

    They became life-long friends and ministry partners of Paul. When Paul came to Corinth, he met Priscilla and Aquila and joined them in their tentmaking business (18:3). Perhaps 15 or 16 years later, when Paul is near death and writing his final letter to Timothy in Ephesus, he urges Timothy, “Greet Prisca and Aquila” (2 Tim 4:19).

    Once Paul’s ministry was complete the first time he went to Corinth, he “set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila… And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there” (Acts 18:19).

    They taught Apollos “the way of God more accurately” (18:26). After Paul left them in Ephesus, they heard Apollos speaking in the synagogue, but his knowledge of the truth was deficient. Priscilla and Aquila took him aside in a private setting and shared vital insights. Apollos received their words, traveled to Achaia, and flourished in ministry there.

    The year and a half they had with Paul in Corinth must have been full of learning—especially since he lived with them!

    They “risked their necks” for Paul (Rom 16:3-4). In other words, they put themselves in a situation where they could have died for Paul. We don’t know when this occurred (perhaps during the riot in Ephesus—Acts 19:23-41?), but Paul was extremely thankful.

    They used their homes for church meetings. A church met in their house in Ephesus (1st Cor 16:19, Paul’s greeting from Ephesus), and a church also met in their home in Rome once they came back (Rom 16:5).

    Paul sailed from Athens to Corinth as it was easier than using the land route. It took one day to sail there.

    The Apostle Paul spent about 18 months in ancient Corinth, establishing a church and working as a tent-maker with Priscilla and Aquila. During his ministry, he faced opposition from the Jewish community, leading him to focus on the Gentile population. He was brought before the Roman proconsul Gallio, but the case was dismissed as a religious matter.

    While in Corinth, Paul wrote parts of the New Testament, including his letters to the Corinthians.

    The Archeological site of ancient Corinth is thrilling. To think that the Apostle Paul once walked these streets and preached the Gospel was surreal. Of note was the Temple with seven of its original 38 columns, the agora (marketplace) The heart of the city, this area includes the Bema where the Apostle Paul was brought before officials. The Peirene fountain is a significant ancient spring and water system.

    Towering above the ruins is the
    Acrocorinth a fortified acropolis (upper city) built on a high, imposing rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece, and the Isthmus of Corinth. It was known its "crazy worship" and association with prostitution.
    Getting up there was an effort in itself.
    Paul spoke and warned the believers of this temple and the eating of meats and participation of temple worship in 1 Cor 10. 

    We enjoyed another scrumptious Greek lunch at the town adjacent to the ruins and then headed to the Amalia Hotel Nafplio for the evening.

    After our evening meal we sat in the lounge and was serenaded by a fabulous piano player. Andrea and I enjoyed a limoncello and a good chinwag.
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  • Nafplion, Mykines archeological site, At

    29 September, Yunani ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    The morning was overcast again but not cold. We headed off to our first stop of the day - the gorgeous little town of Nafplion, a very popular tourist town.

    Only 2 hours drive from Athens, Nafplion town has an intense Medieval atmosphere. A walk around the narrow paved streets of the Old Town is like a trip to the past. On top of a hill above Nafplion, there is the strong fortress of Palamidi with an amazing view of the sea. At the entrance of the port, there is a small islet with a fortress that was used to protect the town from naval attacks

    The streets of the town were a photographers delight. We wandered up and down and finally found the most incredible coffee shop and indulged in a pistachio scroll. I bought a cute pair of earrings.

    Our next stop was the archeological site of Mycenae.

    In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization—a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae.

    The Lion Gate is the popular modern name for the main entrance. It was erected during the thirteenth century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwestern side of the acropolis.

    It was amazing to think that this palace existed around the time of the Exodus. In the museum there were many relics that had been found with references to that time period.

    Next stop Athens!!
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  • Acropolis in Athens

    30 September, Yunani ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    A beautiful day awaited us as we boarded the bus and headed to arguably the most ‘spectacular’ ruin I have seen yet in Greece!

    Parthenon: A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, it is the most famous and complete monument on the Acropolis.
    Propylaea: The monumental gateway and entrance to the Acropolis.
    Erechtheum: A sanctuary dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon, notable for its Porch of the Caryatids.
    Temple of Athena Nike: A small temple honoring the goddess of victory.
    Odeon of Herodes Atticus: An ancient Roman theater built into the southern slope of the hill.

    I sat for some time admiring the incredible architecture and read Acts 17 - Paul’s incredible address on Mars Hill. I was quite emotional. “God does not dwell in temples made by hands.. in fact he is not far from any one of us. In him we live and move and have our being”
    “He has appointed a day in which he will judge the earth in Righteousness”.. Wow! We cannot be far away from this being a reality.. and on the back of Trump announcing his “Peace in the Middle East” plans just to add to the days events!!

    We walked down to Mars Hill and once again marvelled at the fact that we were standing on the very site that Paul gave his famous address.

    We headed back onto the bus and toured around the city and saw some famous landmarks including the Olympic stadium. We farewelled our lovely tour guide Amelia, who was a wealth of information and really opened our eyes to the history of this amazing country.

    Deb Ward and I then wandered the old part of the city, found a cafe for lunch and shared a Greek meal together, which we both agreed was our best yet!

    Andrea and I enjoyed a late afternoon cocktail at the pool, with a Birds Eye view of the Acropolis which we both agreed was rather surreal!

    Athens you have delivered today!
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  • Athens

    30 September, Yunani ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
  • Athens free day

    1 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    A beautiful day awaited us when we woke this morning! We had booked a bike tour around the foreshore of Athens. Due to a strike the buses, trains and taxis were not available so we walked to our meeting point which was 35 mins away. We picked up our bikes and pedalled for an hour and ended up at the beach where we had a beautiful swim in the warm water on the Aegean sea. After cycling another hour back to the bike shop, we then walked back to the city centre and enjoyed spending time taking in the sights and sounds of Athens. We enjoyed an Aperol spritz looking up at the majestic Acropolis which towers above the city and were still in awe of the view!
    We have certainly had our fitness fix today - 17,000 steps plus a bike ride! We came home quite exhausted, had a snooze and then packed our bags ready for a very early morning - setting our alarms for a 3.30 am wake up!

    I have loved our time in Athens. The city has a charm of its own. So much history, but still largely ignorant of the beauty and simplicity of the Gospel message, not much different when 2000 years ago Paul came and walked and preached in this vibrant city.
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  • Crete

    2 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ 🌙 21 °C

    Our alarm went off at 3.30 am and we promptly boarded the bus at 3.45 and made our way to the airport to catch our flight to Crete.
    It was a stunning morning to fly out and the sunrise was spectacular. We arrived in Crete and boarded a bus which took us to Knossos which is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. It is located on the outskirts of Heraklion, and remains a popular tourist destination. Knossos is considered by many to be the oldest city in Europe.

    Our guide explained how it was excavated in the early 19th century and restored.

    The original seat at Knossos is the alabaster throne located in the Throne Room, which is considered the oldest stone throne in Europe and dates to the Late Minoan II period. It was quite a fascinating ruin to explore.

    We then explored the main town of Heraklion and found a place to have lunch overlooking the port. I received a call from my cute grandies which really made my day!

    We then headed off to our next accommodation where we will stay for 3 days. It’s a lovely resort on the shore of the Mediterranean and I enjoyed a beautiful swim with the water temp about 24 deg.
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  • Crete day 2

    3 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ 🌬 22 °C

    After a hearty breakfast the group boarded the bus, picked up our guide Katarina on the way, and we drove to our first stop Krasi, a picturesque little village in the mountains.

    The village is one of the prettiest in Crete, with a lot of springs. Due to the free running water , it is covered with walnut trees, plane trees and all kinds of vegetation. Next to the spring in the middle of the village is one of the oldest and biggest plane trees in Crete (its root has a circumference of 22 meters!). It is about 2400 years old.

    Next stop was a monastery Panagia Kera.

    The Monastery is dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos (Nativity of Mary) and it is one of the most important monasteries of Crete. Today it is a nunnery and accommodates 6 nuns. We could not take pics inside which I found out from a very irate nun!

    Next stop was lunch on top of the mountain. The 400 year old windmills were scattered on the hillside. The view was breathtaking. But the highlight on the Mount was a call back home to Joe - you appreciate your loved ones all the more when you are so far away!

    After lunch we would our way down the Mount and stopped off at an Olive farm. It was fascinating to hear how the olives were collected and processed into the beautiful oil which we sampled. Crete has over 13 million olive trees!!

    Back home we enjoyed another afternoon by the pool at this lovely resort.
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  • Crete day 3 - fair havens

    5 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ 🌙 17 °C

    Another glorious day set the scene for our trip to fair havens the place Paul stayed for 15 days before he was shipwrecked. The trip down South up and over the mountains had a Tuscany feel about it.

    We arrived thrilled to think that Paul had spent a limited time in this quiet fishing village. We read Acts 27 together and then some of the group walked to the place (cave) where it is believed Paul actually stayed.

    Our next stop was a gorgeous swimming spot with shops, bars and restaurants lining the edge of the rocky cliff. Every turn was another photo op. Crete has certainly exceeded my expectations and it would be somewhere I would definitely come back to.

    Back at the resort we shared another lovely meal together and then had our Memorial Meeting as it was our last night together before quite a few were leaving. At the end of the night we each shared our favourite moment of the trip. It was a moving experience. A group of Bro & Sis all bonded together by the simplicity and beauty of the Gospel message preached by our beloved Bro Paul so long ago..
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  • Santorini day 2

    6 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    After a great nights sleep we woke to a beautiful continental breakfast delivered to our room! It was nice to have leisurely couple of hours enjoying the view and sipping coffee! I decided to walk around the edge of the cliffs and get some good pics and check out the cute shops along the way. I spent a good 3 hours out and about before finding a great pastry and coffee shop. I was sitting there admiring the view when Jeff and Jill walked past and said they had been sitting in the shop next door! So Jill and I went and looked at a couple of shops together.
    In the afternoon I caught up with Sandy on the balcony of her hotel. We watched the donkeys trudging up the hill and enjoyed a few hours taking in the view! We finished the day having dinner together at a lovely Italian restaurant along with Kas and Greg. It has been a very pleasant and relaxing day in this extraordinarily beautiful place.
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  • Santorini day 1

    6 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    An early morning wake up to catch the bus to take us to the ferry enroute to Santorini! 1.5 hours later we pulled up to the majestic cliffs at the harbour! Our mini van driver piled us in and we drove up the mountain and were blown away by the view.

    We were dropped off and then proceeded to walk up the stairs over cobblestones to our accommodation. We are staying in a lovely room with the most magnificent view, and below us is the bustling streets lined with shops, restaurants and plenty of Greek delights! We checked in, dropped off our bags and walked the streets getting to know our surroundings. We are close to the cable car and famous Donkey track. We walked along the edge of the cliff and I was pinching myself that I am in the Greek Islands and Santorini of all places!!
    We met up with some of the group in a bar and I ordered a sparkling water which was 7 Euro! Obviously paying for the view! Off to the mini mart for me from now on!!

    In the late afternoon I had a snooze and then we watched the sunset from our balcony, We met a few of the group for dinner in the local square and enjoyed a Greek lamb souvlaki. Santorini is just so incredibly picturesque and I can understand why it is such a bucket list destination.
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  • Day 3 - Santorini

    7 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ 🌬 19 °C

    This morning we woke to a windy day, but it was warm and there were sunny periods with an occasional rain shower. We took our time over breakfast and then I decided to go and explore the shops once again. After a few hours I decided that I wanted to explore the other side of the Island and see the stunning village of Oia so I caught the public bus and 20 mins later hopped off and meandered my way down through the cobblestone streets, up and down lots of stairs and spent time being in the moment. It’s hard to describe the beauty of this place. It certainly has that wow factor.

    I spent a few hours here and then caught the bus back to Fira, and then we all got ready for dinner and met in a restaurant for our last meal together in Santorini. The sunset through the clouds was stunning!

    I have enjoyed the rest and relax in this beautiful part of the world and am just so thankful for the opportunity to be able to explore and it enjoy with amazing friends.
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  • Santorini to Milos

    8 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

    This morning we woke to a spectacular day! No wind, a gorgeous sunny day. Today we are catching the ferry to Milos, our final island destination. We packed our bags and headed out to a coffee shop recommended by the coffee connoisseur Greg Della, and it didn’t disappoint. From there we visited the vegetarian cafe where the most delicious falafel was made. We had lunch there, then headed back to pick up our bags to meet the group who were going on to Milos. Our very kind concierge lugged our bags for us to the meeting point. We piled in the bus and made our way down the mountain to our ferry. I chatted to Ash and Jake which was so nice.

    A 2 hour ferry ride and we arrived at the lovely Island of Milos.
    After checking in to our motel Andrea and I walked along the waters edge till we found a nice restaurant for dinner and were joined by Lee and Sandy for a lovely evening together. The highlight of the food was the traditional Koufeto with Greek Yoghurt. The yoghurt in Greece is a standout. It is light and fluffy, full of flavour. I can’t get enough of it.. and drizzled with local honey .. yum.. sadly the kilos are piling on.. 😂
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  • Milos

    9 Oktober, Yunani ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    This morning we awoke to an overcast day that gradually warmed up and turned out to be a cracker!Andrea and I teamed up with Paul and Jan Smith and hired a car to get us around the day. Others hired 4 wheel drive buggies - we were very glad of the car!
    We had a rough itinerary to follow for the day and the first stop was for coffee.. driving around Milos is no mean feat! The old roads winding through narrow villages on the left hand side of the road was an experience in itself! Paul was a legend driving, Andrea navigated and Jan and I sat in the back holding on for dear life and back seat driving!

    After our coffee stop we stopped at a little place with the most quaint colourful shanties right on the water. It made for lots of photo ops!

    For lunch we stopped at a little village called Plaka. I took a lots of video and pics here of this stunning little village. We bought a pork souvlaki from a cute shop, and were sitting outside the shop when there was a huge crash and part of the ceiling in the shop came away due to a water leak. It was lucky no one was standing there ordering! Needless to say it was cleaned up and then business as usual!

    Our next couple of stops were just absolutely beautiful and everything your hear about Greek Islands lived up to its reputation! It was magical swimming and exploring these amazing inlets. The water is crystal clear and 23 deg.

    It was a fabulous day with our friends! We came home and enjoyed another lovely dinner at our new favourite Greek restaurant.
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