Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Greece - {Kerkira} {Ioannina} {Athens}

I'm so proud to present you these. I knew coming back from Greece that my memories and the instant beauty of it will stay with me forever. Our whole trip was so intensive we could barely catch a breath during those hours spent moving from one place to another under the cruel, harsh sun that never gave us any relief. Majority of houses there were not air conditioned and we just didn't have the energy to fight it so siesta wasn't even an option - it was a necessity.

We started of in Corfu {Kierkira} where ALex got Baptised. That took a ton of our time to prepare for. Then took a ferry to Ioannina from where we drove to a village so old and separated from any everyday pleasures that I take for granted like drinking water that I can't even remember the name of it. I didn't even know that close member's of Dh's family grew up there.... This was by far the most impressive place from all of our trip. From there we moved down ( down the mountains driving those nauseating roads) to stay in Ioannina only few hours and back on the plane to go to Athens. I saw absolutely nothing in Athens because: a) we were wiped out of energy and any good will what - so -ever , b) we got there the day the fires started and it was difficult to move around the city, c) Danai's baptism was a big event we had to attend to and prepare for, d) and that probably was the biggest reason - we were invited every day to spend time with Dh's family which was very nice but ohhhh so "family like" - if you know what I mean.

4 days after arriving in Athens we were back on the plane to go where we started off in Corfu... and that was the time we all could relax some. We did the beach, local taverns, and a short trip with a boat and that was the end of our trip. I'm very happy with our stay there even if it wasn't as relaxing or didn't include as much sightseeing as would have imagined... but that's what happens when you hang out with your family. It just required some extra organizing skills.

So here's a little bit of Greece in my eyes :)













11 comments:

  1. Oh wow these are fantastic! Exactly how I visualize Greece in my head. Great reflections, stunning landscapes and beautiful skies! Wonderful!

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  2. WOW!!!!! These are amazing! Now I want to go even more.
    Thank you for sharing - these are great!

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  3. OMG, these are AMAZING. They are all awesome, I can not pick a fav. Very nice.

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  4. Wonderful shots and great memories. Love the rain coming in on the third.

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  5. Wow! Wow! Wow! Gorgeous shots! I so want to go!

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  6. These are stunningly beautiful!!!

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  7. Wow! What beautiful shots and what an amazing trip that must have been!

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  8. WOW absolutley stunning. What a great trip to take.

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  9. Wonderful, exciting shots! What an adventure! My daughter got to visit Greece in January for a month. . . and I would have loved to have gone with her. (College is much more fun these days than it was way back when!)

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  10. I COULD NOT WAIT FOR YOU to get back just to see your pictures....because I knew they were going to be stunning! and you did not disappoint! Glad you had a good time :)

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  11. Thank you EVERYBODY! I'm really pleased with them too and full of new energy to explore some more to present to you. Big kiss for that boost!

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