Sunday of Summer

Back on land and nearing the end of our summer holidays. Before going back to HK, we stayed in Athens for two more days..

We stayed at the Grand Bretagne across from the Parliament Building. Although it's a prestigious place to stay, we've decided that we prefer to stay at a place with a little less...history. 

Visiting the Acropolis Museum, a really great place to visit if you want to learn about the Parthenon and see many many excavated sculptures..

Lunch break :P

Wow look at all the different types of baklava.

Dinner at Tudor Hall Restaurant overlooking the amazing views.

Santorini salad with the sweetest tomatoes.

Moussaka with aubergine and tomatoes. It was a creamy and delicious dish :) 

*omnomnom

J's gyros of slow roasted pork.

Sweet finish with wine and chocolate.

At the National History Museum, Old Parliament - a gem to visit if you're close by, plus it's free on Sunday.

My first time seeing the Parthenon in person. This has been a very unique trip for me unlike previous ones, seeing all these famous sights is definitely an amazing historical experience.

Oo yeah that's a generous portion of meat and tzatziki sauce =)

Stuffed bell peppers and tomatoes, definitely one of my favs :D

The spontaneous side of us decided to try Persian food in Athens :P Took a taxi to the suburbs and had some very hearty food.

One last glimpse of the beautiful skyline. Travelling and visiting new places is such a nice break from reality. Wonder what its like to travel for a whole month or even half a year. It must be so nice to let the foreign land envelop you and be the queen of relaxation where Mondays don't mean anything, no emails or schedules to follow except to simply follow your heart (or guide book). =P

D6 - Oia Santorini

We've finally arrived in the snow-capped mountains of Santorini. The views are truly breathtaking and definitely a wonderful finale of our Greek cruise. It was a short and sweet visit.. I hope I can come back one day, stay longer and at a more quieter area :)

At the famous town of Oia (pronounced ee-yaa). The calm blue waters are so peaceful, no wonder so many honeymooners like to come here.

Brings a smile to my face :)

Painting or reality?

When you see sights like these, how can you not love travelling. To see new sights, try new foods, experience new cultures and experiences.. 

Time to leave the Greek islands and head to Athens. And that concludes our seven days out in sea..

D5 - Medieval Rhodes

Taking some time to focus in on the world around us. Stop and smell the 'sunflowers'

At Filerimos which is located on a hill 267m overlooking the small town of Ialyssos. It's just outside the capital Rhodes with panoramic views. There's also lots of peacocks roaming around the grounds :)

Peekaboo


Entering the Medieval town of Rhodes, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe.

Our guide telling us the story of Medusa and Greek goddess Athena.

Back on the boat we went to visit the captain's bridge, my first time seeing where all the action happens. =)