Cats and Dogs in Athens and Beyond
On arrival at our hotel in Athens, I was surprised to see a large white dog with liver coloured splotches stretched out on the steps of the elegant Grande Bretagne. Now, I like dogs. As a kid we had a Read More …
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Athenians on an Evening Out
As I mentioned, we were at our Athenian restaurant for at least a couple of hours, if not more. Like us, our fellow diners were enjoying wine with their meals and they were all on a friendly basis. Under the Read More …
Dinner on the Patio in Athens
Because it is so dry, there are a lot of open air restaurants in Athens. This one had a patio awning covering most of the area, because the weather had been wetter than usual. On this evening, though, it was Read More …
The Plaka, Athens
The Plaka is a historic neighbourhood that sits at the bottom of the Acropolis. The streets are narrow and buildings low, mostly constructed in the nineteenth century. It’s a combination of residential and commercial occupation. As we wandered through the Read More …
January Content
For me January is a month to reorganize. I think that’s because the Christmas – New Year’s celebrations dominate the last half of December. Normal schedules are upended as decorating the house, searching for gifts and celebrating with friends become Read More …