Destination: Greece

Greek Islands - Mykonos 29/05-31/05 Santorini 31/05-03/06

Fri, 30 May 2008 | By jarrodkrystal | Views [930]

On the 29/05 we caught the ferry to Mykonos, 1 of the Greek Islands.  The Ferry cost about 54Euro each and took about 4 hours to get there.  We had to be on the Ferry at 7am so we were up at about 5am (We said we would never be up this early again).  ... Read more >

Gallery: Greece

Tue, 27 May 2008 | By jarrodkrystal | Photo Gallery

Greece - Athens 27/05 - 29/05

Tue, 27 May 2008 | By jarrodkrystal | Views [356]

On the 27/05 we arrived in Greece.  We caught the train to our hostel which was in Athens - This was our first real walk with our back packs in the heat and it was hard work, everyone stares at you as well because you are obviously so a tourist! Our ... Read more >

homers home

Sun, 4 May 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [623]

day 9........We began the morning leaving the beautiful town of Delphi and slowly making the way north to Kalambaka. Again the landscape changed to fertile plains nestled between mountain ranges. Kalambaka looked fairly modern as we circled the town looking ... Read more >

Easter in Mystras

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 | By celinexiaolin | Views [1266]

A day of lamb, rain, smells of jasmin, rose and orange blossom, family and friends. Ping-Pong, Rummicube, tea, laughs, fire in the fireplace. Happy. In the little house, mum and dad sleep in their own bedroom at the back of the house. My brother in ... Read more >

Santorini..last day

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [1223] | Comments [8]

We arrived in santorini 3 nights ago. Santorini has 4 islands, the main island is the biggest and the main town we are staying in is called fira. The ferry arrives at the bottom of the cliffs, and its a long winding taxi up the 400m cliffs. The houses ... Read more >

homers home

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [551]

day 8 ...Sure its nice to get a campsite in the city but I'm sure most travellers don't factor in the traffic noise that can go on through the wee hours of the morning. Just as I was getting used to it,it was time to move on. Angie sleeps through anything! ... Read more >

6 hours on the scooter...

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [841] | Comments [5]

hey everyone, Today, we were up early to hire a bike...amy was dealing with her hangover, so dan and i hired a four wheeler..first he offered the 50cc and then he uped it to a 150cc...sweet!more power so i can break my neck quicker! It turned out cheaper ... Read more >

the sights of athens

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [604] | Comments [4]

hey all, today has been  crazy. After crashing last nite at 8pm, our 8 bed room had 5 australians and we were all wrecked so it was an early nite. after catching up on much needed sleep, we woke by 8 had bananas and muesli bars for breakfast and then ... Read more >

homers home

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [561]

day 7  .........Up at 7 bells,coffee,and back on the local transit for a short ride back to Plaka,Hadrians library and Temple of Athena Nike. Just amazing touring these old relics of history.How little the average person knows about the ancient past, ... Read more >

homers home

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [543]

day 4  ahhhhhhhhhhhhh......... what a glorius day it is when you get up in Greece next to the ocean! Angie says it was the subtle laps of the  Saronic Sea that gently lulled us into that celestial slumber. I say it was the annoying crashing of those ... Read more >

Gallery: greece

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Photo Gallery

homers home

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [490]

day 3...........       We were up at 8.00. Nice sunny day in Kalamata. From the beach we were able to find Aristomenous St. which took us through the town and the local market. If you get to the little bake shops early you will get the freshest spanakopita ... Read more >

homers home

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [2007]

sept 08 07 day 1...........      Angie and I were aboard the ferry to Patras Greece at 20.00h  We departed fom the port at Bari Italy and in no time we were gazing at the city lights as we steamed toward that land of ancient treasures.After scouting ... Read more >

Gallery: Greece Jan '08

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 | By arollingstone | Photo Gallery