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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:36:44 PM EDT
Got tired of shitty weather back home so looked at the 14 day forecast for Greece and decided the timing was perfect.
Great lunch in a little taverna of grilled pork washed down with some ice cold Alfa and raki.  Attached FileThen I enjoyed the sunset at a rooftop bar while having a cool refreshment.  Attached FileThey celebrated Greek Independence today with a massive military parade, tanks in the street, jets and helicopters flying low over the acropolis. Here are some clips I found cause my potato pics sucked.  ?St?at??t??? ?a???as? ?25? ?a?t??? 2023 ???t?? ????a?  ? µe???? st?at??t??? pa???as? ??a t?? 25? ?a?t??? | 25/3/23| ??? Oh what a day it has been. Nothing but sunshine and warm weather, close to 80. The scenery was unreal   Update March 26: Spent the day in Plaka plus climbed up close to the Acropolis, I am saving the actual tour until my wife decides to come with me. Took a break for some refreshing Grace Gin, made in Corfu with a local Aegean tonic. If there is any interest I will keep adding pics of food and places.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:40:38 PM EDT
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Did you see the guys with the pom-poms on their shoes yet? I mean that outfit looks outlandish, but they seem proud of their history!
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:41:45 PM EDT
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Sounds like a good time.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:43:11 PM EDT
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I liked the islands better than Athens. What's good besides the acropolis there?
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:47:23 PM EDT
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Nice. Wish I was there.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:57:10 PM EDT
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Santorini is my favorite Greek Isle, but don't drink the ouzo. That shit is nasty.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:58:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I liked the islands better than Athens. What's good besides the acropolis there?  |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:59:23 PM EDT
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Sounds fantastic….
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:59:36 PM EDT
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 Jelly! That looks awesome. 
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Posted: 3/25/2023 5:59:37 PM EDT
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Don't drop the soap.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:01:48 PM EDT
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I spent 6 weeks in Greece in the Spring of 1994 when I was a young lad of 22. Loved my time there. Athens was neat to see but very dirty. The islands were magical. Spend too much time on the island of Ios. I think I am still hungover. To much Retsina
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:03:42 PM EDT
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"Did you see the guys with the pom-poms on their shoes yet? I mean that outfit looks outlandish, but they seem proud of their history!"
I have seen them many times over the years, have watched their changing of the guard routine in front of the presidential palace a few times as well. They sure have a nice supply of Garands
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:06:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I liked the islands better than Athens. What's good besides the acropolis there? There's a million things in and around Athens besides the acropolis, you're only limited by your imagination. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:07:27 PM EDT
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Thessaloniki is great too. As is Meteora. Ive also done Santorini. Crete and Corfu are on my list for my next visit.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:10:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Santorini. Forget Athens. https://a.cdn-hotels.com/gdcs/production18/d1838/041ae6b1-0a88-4c22-a648-53a22dd4a006.jpg Wife, kids and I are on our way there now. Four nights on Santorini and three in Athens. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:12:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Santorini is my favorite Greek Isle, but don't drink the ouzo. That shit is nasty. Damn OP, that hits me right in the feels. Seriously jealous... Santorini is amazingly beautiful, but the waves of tourists washing back and forth through town off the cruise boats are annoying as hell. I have a soft spot for Rhodes because of the culture and history, and Crete for the party memories, but all of them are great. Keep telling the young bucks on GD bitching about American women to get their asses on an airplane to the Med in late spring. No other experience like it on earth for a young guy. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:12:23 PM EDT
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I wish they'd liberate Constantinople.
Looks great there. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:24:54 PM EDT
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Greece is ok.
Crete was fun for a year while I was there good times. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:35:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There's a million things in and around Athens besides the acropolis, you're only limited by your imagination. Any recommendations?? |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:39:18 PM EDT
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My old dad,WW2 vet,said the Greek Nat'l Anthem is: I'm walking behind you,don't stoop.
Dat true? |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:44:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish they'd liberate Constantinople. Looks great there. Do you also secretly wish Mexicans would "liberate" South and South West US and Native Americans "liberating" the rest of North America? |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:48:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "Did you see the guys with the pom-poms on their shoes yet? I mean that outfit looks outlandish, but they seem proud of their history!" I have seen them many times over the years, have watched their changing of the guard routine in front of the presidential palace a few times as well. They sure have a nice supply of Garands Those belong in Alabama! I got some nice Greek Air Force Garands from the CMP around 10 years ago. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:55:26 PM EDT
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The mate and I spent a week in Thessaloniki a few years ago and we just loved it. As I told my friends the food is fabulous, they like Americans, and everyone is on the fiddle. Is the official airport bus $40? The guy at the front desk has a friend who will do it for $20. Did you want to skip the tourist spots down by the water and sample something a little more inexpensive? One of the workers at the hotel told us about a couple who cook in their home kitchen and serve about 10 tables a night in their front room and expanded covered porch without the benefit of license or permit. I had sauteed mushrooms and the mate had thinly sliced liver cooked in sesame oil. One of the best meals we've ever had and it was inexpensive, about $20 each with wine. Walked around Roman ruins, toured various forts and towers, and generally enjoyed ourselves greatly. We stayed in a hostel called "The Crossroads" and were treated like royalty. We plan to go back some day.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 7:00:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any recommendations?? Lots of museums, Acropolis Museum, National Archaeological Museum, war museum, Temple of Hephaestus, Temple of Athena Nike, the Plaka district, Ancient Agora of Athens, etc. You can go walk around The Hotel Grande Bretagne in the city center, it was the Third Reich's HQ's during WWII, Hitler and Rommel stayed there. Go to the port and grab a short ferry ride for a day trip to one of the islands, go check out the old spice market. Grab the tram for $1.50 and ride it to South to the Edem stop, get off and go sit on the beach at Edem Fish house and have a great meal while sitting outside at one of the many tables they have on the beach, just feet from the water. Before the Edem stop you can get off at Flisvos Marina and tour the battleship Averof, built in 1910 and saw lots of action. Like I said, lots and lots to do. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 7:33:56 PM EDT
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Rich people
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Posted: 3/25/2023 8:03:04 PM EDT
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Be sure to see Fo Dogs grave
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Posted: 3/26/2023 12:42:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Santorini. Forget Athens. https://a.cdn-hotels.com/gdcs/production18/d1838/041ae6b1-0a88-4c22-a648-53a22dd4a006.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I liked the islands better than Athens. What's good besides the acropolis there? https://a.cdn-hotels.com/gdcs/production18/d1838/041ae6b1-0a88-4c22-a648-53a22dd4a006.jpg Yep. I just wish Id gone to the Phoenician ruins on Santorini when I was there. Absolutely gorgeous island. |
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Posted: 3/26/2023 12:46:15 AM EDT
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Enjoy OP
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Posted: 3/26/2023 12:49:25 AM EDT
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enjoy OP. had an amazing trip there last year. loved Naxos.
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Posted: 3/26/2023 11:55:26 AM EDT
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OP updated.
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Posted: 3/26/2023 12:01:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Rich people You can do it, just pick the right time, don't try to come in June, July or August as those are peak holiday months. As far as flights, pick your favorite airline and be sure to check the "flexible dates" box. Also, don't stay in the city, stay a few km's outside, you will find decent price differences. My hotel has an amazing Mediterranean breakfast included so I typically only buy one meal a day. Drinks are a different story though |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 8:09:49 AM EDT
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Well shit, I landed in Atlanta last night and what a damn culture shock to be back in the US. Land whales everywhere
Rude, loud and obnoxious people trying to make a scene. At least I had some more good meals before coming back to this place. If you have never had this little fish, you are missing out. You just pop the whole thing in your mouth and enjoy the goodness. The other plates are fresh fried crawfish and tzatziki .  Attached FileAnd there is nothing better than going to a kebab shop after a late night of drinking with some friends. Alcohol might have influenced how much food we ordered  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 8:11:45 AM EDT
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Cool thread OP. The pictures are great. Thank you.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 8:24:16 AM EDT
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Well done, OP. You're not living Life By The Drop.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 8:38:53 AM EDT
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I've spent some time on the island of Kea. The food is absolutely spectacular, people are super friendly. I love that place and felt like I belonged there.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 8:43:00 AM EDT
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Spent a week in Crete March of last year. Incredible place, great food, very welcoming people. Lots of goats and olive trees.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 9:01:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I liked the islands better than Athens. What's good besides the acropolis there? Meteora is spectacular |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 9:05:01 AM EDT
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Great post OP. We go every couple years to see relatives. We usually stay in Athens a couple days and most of the time we spend on the islands.
Glad you enjoyed it. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 9:18:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Meteora is spectacular One of my favorite places in Greece. Very cool place. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 9:33:54 AM EDT
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Please keep us updated on your food.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 9:34:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One of my favorite places in Greece. Very cool place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Meteora is spectacular One of my favorite places in Greece. Very cool place. Ikaria is an amazing slow going island with barely any tourists. Was there for 9 days last year. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 12:34:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Please keep us updated on your food. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/CE2DBFC9-ED02-4CEB-B8B6-ECC5438A84DC-1485193.jpg Some of us on here enjoy trying different food from different places. Dont worry, you can find KFC and McDonalds over there if that is more your style. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 12:35:19 PM EDT
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The Chinese have taken over Santorini, avoid it all costs.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 12:40:14 PM EDT
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 I hope you're having a great time. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 12:42:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Chinese have taken over Santorini, avoid it all costs.  The migrants have taken over large areas as well. When I was in Athens in 2001, the streets were clean and well kept. Now, there are lots of homeless and various others panhandling. Near the acropolis they are super aggressive. It is a shame. |
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