Greece :)

Greece is just an hour from Turkey and wow back into the Western world! My first impression was that no one wears many clothes here (coming from a couple of months in Musilum countries it was a shock!) but then the lifestyle sunk in and it is a wicked country! Athens was extremely overcrowded, hot but impressive. When I woke up on the overnight ferry, got off and asked for directions to the city centre I was told that I wasn't in Athens by a port worker who dared to joke with an extremely overtired, smelly and hungry kiwi! It was a laugh after I got over the initial shock and realised he was joking!

Santorini is one of the most amazing places that I have been to. The views are stunning, the people are friendly, lifestyle relaxed, temperature hot but lots of beaches and pools! Stayed at a cute wee hotel with a swimming pool and a very friendly old man who was so nice and helpful even though he only spoke a handful of english words. We hired a car and drove around the island exploring all the beaches and points before heading up to the top point to watch the sunset. Included in the explorations of Oia a meal that easily makes my top 5 meals ever. We sat on a balcony overhanging Santorini with all the white buildings surrounding us and the most amazing food!

The second magical day in Santorini involved running - first run since London - perfect temp in the early morning (well at least under 30), walking up the volcano (and starting to think that the run would have been better if I hadn't got lost and run an extra couple of k's!) and a swim in the hot sulphur water from the volcano. Perfect day :)

I am looking forward to getting back to a kitchen and trying some of the food that we have eaten over here! The greek salads are devine and they make these amazing coffee frappe which are very addictive and scrumcious!

Bye Bye Greece ............. Ciao Italia!