GREECE: exploring Fira in Santorini 9 July 2014 in Greece, HOLIDAYS, Santorini

This totally looks like a Photoshopped picture with colour saturation and all that, but this really is what Santorini looks like! We dragged the kids with us to Fira, the capital of Santorini. With panoramic views and a beautiful landscape, Fira is a total tourist’s paradise,...
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GREECE: it’s off to Santorini! 8 July 2014 in Greece, HOLIDAYS, Santorini

The boys’ minds were officially blown the moment they spotted the GIGANTIC SHIP we were getting on to go to Santorini! My mum-in-law decided to take all of us on a little jaunt to Santorini! She did all the organization of the travel and accommodation, so...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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