While Kristen and I were in Mykonos, we rented an ATV (all terrain vehicle) and drove around the Greek countryside looking for a beach called Fokos. We heard about this beach while talking with an Australian waiter at our hotel. Since I love to ride motorcycles, riding an ATV was a blast! Ultimately, we found the beach and it looked like something straight out of "Pirates of the Carribean." There were very few people sunning themselves on the beach, and there was only one tavern on the shore. We found out that this tavern could stay open only during the high season (when lots of tourists visit Mykonos), and the owners could make enough money to sustain themselves for the rest of the year! What a life :)
Now Kristen and I are in Santorini; it is absolutely beautiful here! Since Santorini is an elevated island, hotels and taverns are built into its side. In other words, the rooms in buildings are kindof like caves. Also, because buildings are at a lower elevation than the top of the island (which is often where the walkways exist), doorways accessible from the walkways look like they lead into nothing but the sky.
Yesterday, Kristen and I ran down 600 steps in order to catch a ferry to the active volcano that sits in the middle of the Caldera (circular bay on the west side of the island). We bought our tickets at 10:15 a.m. and the ferry left at 10:45 a.m., so we needed to rush! Donkeys blocked our path all the way down the steps; these donkeys were carrying people up from the port to which the steps led. Dodging people and donkeys (as well as donkey poop - gross!) all the way down the steps made me feel like I was in an obstacle course! Luckily, we made the ferry :)
Today, we are traveling to Naxos, which is another island in the Cyclades. More to come...
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
WE'RE HERE!!!
Kristen and I arrived in Athens last night and we were EXHAUSTED! Not including cat naps on the plane, we stayed up for a total of 32 hours. Recently, I stayed up for 35 hours to finish my senior design project, so I had some practice handling myself without too much sleep ;)
On the metro, I ran into my friend Ginny (Delta Gamma sister!), who is visiting Greece with Campus Crusade. We did not plan this and had not been in contact since about a week prior to my departure from Austin. It's amazing that we ended up in the same place at the same time! I'm so glad we did and I got to see her :)
Kristen and I visited the Acropolis today, which was impressive but most interesting not because of its ruins but because of its people watching! There were tourists there from all over the world - Brazil, Germany, and even Texas - and seeing them all in the same place made the world feel quite small. I have traveled before and this was not a new experience, but I enjoy it every time it happens to me :)
I ate souvlaki today (Kristen says it's like a hamburger in the form of a hotdog) and it was absolutely delicious! I also tasted Mythos, the native beer, and it was excellent and quite refreshing.
Tomorrow, Kristen and I will be riding a ferry to Mykonos. We reserved our spot in a beachside hotel there...I cannot wait to jump in the Mediterranean!
On the metro, I ran into my friend Ginny (Delta Gamma sister!), who is visiting Greece with Campus Crusade. We did not plan this and had not been in contact since about a week prior to my departure from Austin. It's amazing that we ended up in the same place at the same time! I'm so glad we did and I got to see her :)
Kristen and I visited the Acropolis today, which was impressive but most interesting not because of its ruins but because of its people watching! There were tourists there from all over the world - Brazil, Germany, and even Texas - and seeing them all in the same place made the world feel quite small. I have traveled before and this was not a new experience, but I enjoy it every time it happens to me :)
I ate souvlaki today (Kristen says it's like a hamburger in the form of a hotdog) and it was absolutely delicious! I also tasted Mythos, the native beer, and it was excellent and quite refreshing.
Tomorrow, Kristen and I will be riding a ferry to Mykonos. We reserved our spot in a beachside hotel there...I cannot wait to jump in the Mediterranean!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
OFF WE GO!
I could not sleep last night because I was so excited. I got out of bed and got dressed before Kristen had even woken up and drank her daily cup of coffee. When she came downstairs, Kristen was laughing at me because my purse was on and I was ready to go about two hours prior to our departure for the airport. I tried on my backpack...the only luggage item that I am taking on the trip...to see how heavy it was. Kristen joked that it was bigger than me :)
I can't believe we're finally going. Kristen and I have been planning this trip since last summer; she's been dying to go for half her life. We will be there for five weeks. People have asked what our plan is; I respond exactly the same each time - to BE in Greece. Kristen and I simply want to enjoy life on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Our flight leaves at 4:30 p.m. We will arrive in London tomorrow morning. Athens will greet us tomorrow night.
Check for updates and I'll see y'all in five weeks!
I can't believe we're finally going. Kristen and I have been planning this trip since last summer; she's been dying to go for half her life. We will be there for five weeks. People have asked what our plan is; I respond exactly the same each time - to BE in Greece. Kristen and I simply want to enjoy life on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Our flight leaves at 4:30 p.m. We will arrive in London tomorrow morning. Athens will greet us tomorrow night.
Check for updates and I'll see y'all in five weeks!
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