A Little Bit of Greece

For some reason I thought that blogging while traveling would be easy. For some reason I thought since I was traveling alone, it would be a nice to have something to do when I had spare time. For some reason I thought I could document my solo adventures online, supplement them with pictures, and contribute something substantial to a blog that has lately been, to be honest, rather lacking.

Well, obviously I was mistaken.

Not that I didn’t have adventures or take pictures enough to fill a blog and a half. I was just too busy having a blasty blast to even think about this imaginary internet space. Not to mention, my wifi has decided it hates me and I basically had no choice but to borrow hostel computers or mooch off the laptops of fellow travels in order to just check my facebook semi-regularly (I’m addicted, I know) and alert my family I am still very much alive.

Point being, oopes. Didn’t blog about my adventures, I guess I was a little too busy having them.

The whole trip was absolutely amazing. Filled with sunshine and clear blue oceans. Cliffs, canals, and cathedrals.  Lots of delicious food, amazing wine, and fantastic people.  My soul and stomach have been so nurtured in the past three weeks, I almost feel ready to face real life again in California.

Almost.

Nope, just kidding.

So I started the trip off in Greece, spent four days in Athens and one day on the island of Hydra.  I was really nervous about going to Greece because the economical state the country is in right now, and all the riots in Athens. Luckily though, I didn't find Athens the least bit threatening. Of course, I did still have the fear in me, so I didn't leave the touristy areas that much--which wasn't a big deal since everything there is too see in Athens is in about a five mile radius.

Four days was a bit much to spend only in Athens, but I made it work by overdosing myself on history, eating really good Greek food, drinking a ton of coffee, and

working on my tan in one of those post-card perfect Greek island villages.

I realized a few things in Greece. 1) that I have to go back and spend a good month on the islands, 2) Greek coffee was actually created by the Gods and given to the people as an eternal blessing (I could go on and on about how strong and creamy the iced coffee was, but I'll spare you) and 3) I want a blue door.

The only down sides in Greece were all the disfigured stray animals, and slightly murderess looking Greek locals ( but they all turned out to be friendly...not sure if that helps ).

After sitting in the airport, on the plane, for an hour and a half while in thunder stormed on my last day in Athens, I moved onto Rome.

But that is a blog post for tomorrow, when my ADHD and my job allow me to sit at the computer and go on facebook and youtube and check my email and troll tumbler find time to update.

Hope someone out there enjoyed the pictures, until next time!

Leanderthal

PS

I may have had Greek Yogurt or Gelato every day I was in Athens. There are not witnesses so it can't be proved.