GREECE: Dining by the water at Ammos restaurant in Mikr... 7 July 2014 in Athens, Greece, HOLIDAYS

  We loved Ammos restaurant so much, we went there twice!  It’s located in Mikrolimano, a huge yacht marina that’s lined with seafood restaurants, all overlooking the beautiful harbour. It was first discovered by my father-in-law, who brought us there when we were in Athens. If...

GREECE: A day trip out to Aegina Island 6 July 2014 in Athens, Greece, HOLIDAYS

  How sublime does the water, the sky, and the wide open space look? We had such a wonderful time playing outdoors at Aegina Island, which is a 40-min ferry ride from Athens! Aegina Island is actually a popular destination spot not for international...

GREECE: oh the food! the wine!! 5 July 2014 in Athens, Greece, HOLIDAYS

  HAI everyone and…. I HAVE WINE!  Greece is a veritable happy land for the alcohol inclined.  I was completely charmed by, and won over, with the city’s amazing accessibility to cheap and good wine and beers. Not that I’m an alcoholic or anything,...

GREECE: out and about in Athens 4 July 2014 in Athens, Greece, HOLIDAYS

  These are the kids, dressed in traditional Grecian linen shirts, and in Grecian straw hats! (though actually Carter’s hat was purchased at Elly). Well, I just call them that, because it’s the typical attire in Greece and especially in Santorini 😉 There was...

GREECE: the home life 3 July 2014 in Athens, Greece, HOLIDAYS

  It was a real blessing to be able to be in Europe, but not have to pay for (cramped) accommodation. Chris’ parents live in Athens, so we bunked in with them! It meant the kids got loads and loads of Grandpa and Nanna...