6/8/10

whitewashed houses and lemon potatoes... i'm in heaven.

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why, hello there! γεια from greece! 

my friend krista and i landed on monday, met up with my british friend pip, found our way to our hotel, and promptly passed out at eight thirty pm (poor pip - it was six thirty her time!) 

yesterday we were much better rested and took on the city of athens for the first time. we explored the city with a lonely planet walking tour -- which sort of blew our minds. my favourite part was when it took us through "a maze of little whitewashed houses". beautiful flowers, a winding path, a little old man getting his haircut in his living room, hand painted signs pointing to the acropolis... it was one of those moments that i will never, ever forget.


around four, we had a late lunch at paradosiako, another lonely planet recommendation. the little hole in the wall restaurant is a favourite among locals and was absolutely everything i imagined our first proper meal in athens would be -- greek salad with huge chunks of feta, incredible garlic spread with hunks of fresh bread, and the most incredible, delicious, outrageously good lemon potatoes. we ate and ate and ate...and consequently ate nothing else all day.


one of my friends recently recommended i eat my way through europe while i have the metabolism. i think just might!

14 comments:

  1. these pictures are gorgeous! now is the time to go to greece - good timing!r

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  2. i'm planning to go there soon! i love their beaches.

    happy eating!

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  3. Welcome to Europe and so hope you'll have a great time with lots of those special moments and rare findings.

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  4. Oh, Janis, these pictures look absolutely magical. I have always wanted to go to Greece, and now I want to go even more!

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  5. Gorgeous photos!! What an incredible trip! Enjoy!

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  6. oh these are just amazing!!!!

    planning a trip to greece for next summer! your pictures make me even more anxious to go!!!!!

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  7. oh my.
    how i wish i was there with you two!
    cannot wait for more posts j!

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  8. yay! long awaited but well worth it!

    you are such a fantastic photographer, Jan!

    i love you! xox

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  9. Welcome to Europe... have an awesome trip!! x

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  10. your pictures are amazing! greece has been on my mind for a while, maybe next summer.

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  11. i admit that i am immensely jealous of this trip of yours! it looks just amazing, and the food sounds even better!

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  12. Love it Jan! So excited for you. Hope you have tons of more fun time ;)!

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  13. these photos are absolutely gorgeous! i have long dreamed of visiting greece.. sounds like your trip has been amazing so far! i think i'm going to have to try making some lemon potatoes!!

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  14. You have such a beautiful blog with the sweetest photos. You're making me dream of traveling again... xx

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo