A MAGICAL JOURNEY
ATHENS
May 2
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PELOPONNESE
May 4
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May 6
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May 9
NAXOS
May 10
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SANTORINI
May 16
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May 9 - National Archaeology Museum, Athens |
It's Mothers Day. Jane rang home but missed her mum. We were both rather hung over - what a surprise!
We headed to the National Archaeological Museum, and as Marie had mentioned last night it was somewhat of a
disappointment. Don't get me wrong - there were some amazing things to see but it didn't live up somehow to expectations.
Not too spoiled are we?
Unable to get a cab, we decided to walk back to the Plaka....lots of exercise this trip! Once we got our bearings (the
Acropolis is good for that) it was an easy thirty minute walk. After a lazy afternoon (no booze - still hurting) we got
ready to go for dinner with George and Sonia. While waiting in the square outside the Adams Hotel, Tony and Colleen
arrived - we were thrilled to see them - and went back in for a quick drink (so much for no booze), and George and
Sonia arrived shortly after. They took us to their restaurant and once again George took care of ordering for the
group. We were really quite fortunate to have him around as he was able to order meat and fish platters not available
on the menu.
The Acropolis was just yards away and the waiter took pictures of all of us with each of our cameras. It must have
been obvious that we were enjoying ourselves (Tony was there, after all!), because a lady at another table sent
us a bottle of wine. With the day's hangovers long forgotten, we enjoyed another splendid meal. For dessert, the
owner brought us complimentary fruit and yoghurt with honey. That helped to wash down the squid - YES, I ate squid!
It was the last night in Athens for all of us - George and Sonia were finally flying home, Tony and Colleen were off to
Skepelos, and we were off to Athens. A bit sad, but great to have been able to get together again. Before parting,
lots of hugs and kisses and invitations, to visit Australia and New Zealand. We know that they truly mean it, and
that e:mails will be a great way of keeping in touch. Everyone has an early night - we have arranged for George
Kokkotas to pick us up at 6:45 a.m. to take us to Piraeus. Although he doesn't come cheap, he comes highly
recommended and it will save us the headaches of an unknown port.
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