Well, my last entry to catch you all up on my holidays is a bit late. I've had quite the crazy schedule the last week and haven't felt the greatest with some sinus junk, so FINALLY here you go!
For those who don't know, I spent about 8 months in Greece during 2003-2004 working with some programs scheduled during the Olympic Games in Athens. Since leaving in May of 2004, I've only been able to go back once for a visit with my friends and "family." It's been THREE YEARS now since I've set foot on Greek soil, so I decided to head there for New Year's...and had a blast. I missed a lot over the years...so many of my friends are now married and I met a new baby or two :)
What a relaxing time to just chat with friends over coffee and delicious Greek food! I may have been guilty of choosing New Years for my return because the Greeks eat this AWESOME bread called "vasilopita." It's a sweet bread that only gets baked once a year...it was just as wonderful as I remembered. I also enjoyed a wonderful Sunday at Nea Zoi and was surprised at how much of the language I actually remembered.
The last half of my week was spent lending a hand with a retreat AMG was hosting on site at the Cosmovision Center. Back in the kitchen cooking with all my friends...it was wonderful!
I did take one morning break and head off to Athens for a bit of photography and shopping at the Plaka...check out the photos on my photo page :)
The Greece photos aren't showing up for me, but the Milan cathedral looks amazing! :)
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tara
01/19/2009 08:12
So funny Steph, I took a picture down the same street in the plaka when I was there :-) Very fascinating!!
Cool you got to go to Nea Zoi! How was Emma?
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Grant
01/19/2009 12:31
What a fantastic way to ring in 2009!
It's neat to see you all dressed up so warmly. I guess I never think of it getting cold in Greece.
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Tim
01/20/2009 02:40
Your headline made me laugh - probably the only Irish blog with a Greek heading :-) You look right at home with the Romeos'. I'm glad you had a good visit!
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Tami Grandi
01/21/2009 08:08
Ah, he's getting so big! Looks like you had a GREAT time!
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Jess
01/22/2009 09:16
I'm so glad you were able to go on this trip!!! Sounds like it was just wonderful. Loved reading about Milan too :)
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Libby
01/26/2009 06:13
Wow! Thankgiving in Ireland, Layover in Milan, and New Years in Greece, you my for real world traveler friend.
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