Greece

Greece was a huge success for us especially since our expectations were not super high. Day one we rode the Metro train into the center of Athens and walked all over including the Parthenon. We watched the sunset from the Grand Hotel roof then took a cab to Piraeus for an unbelievable dinner that included Greek oysters (oyster matrix coming at end of trip).

Day two we wanted out of the city and heard of a ski center 2.5 hours north of Piraeus so we rented a car and drove to Arachova (“Aspen of Greece”). We loved it but could not ski because there was too much new snow up on Mount Parnassos. We enjoyed the afternoon and evening and stayed in a small village hotel.

Day Three we attempted to ski again as the center was open but they would not let us drive the last mile w/o chains so we had to abandon the ski plan. We were bummed but it turned out to be the best day of the voyage to date. We went to Delphi ruins and then had lunch in the sea side village of Itea. Our seafood lunch came off a fishing boat that docked in front of us when we arrived into hot olive oil and onto our plates! It and the Greek salads were delicious. We then decided to drive back to Piraeus along the south shore of the Gulf of Corinthia. May have been the best drive I can ever recall. Amazingly large mountain ranges covered in snow up high and palm trees along the Mediterranean shore below.

Day Four we woke early to meet Flag Officer Stratis at the Yacht Club of Greece. The hospitality will never be forgotten. Mary Jo hit yarn shops that afternoon while I went out on the bay and helped the race committee.

We loved Greece! Czytaj więcej