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Archive for April, 2007

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Photography, coffee & U in Athens


I’m such a fan of the downtown area of Athens and since my favorite cappuccino is served at Clemente VIII (ask for it with chocolate), I found myself there yesterday… and today sipping coffee. Unbeknown to me, however was a delightful surprise awaiting all passersby just down the alleyway known as Spiromiliou at City Link (Stadiou 4). There is a fabulous photography exhibit called “wild nature” which displays ...

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

You're in the Army now


No Greek in his right mind is a big fan of the Army. Military service is compulsary for 12 months for every Greek man over 18 (and every single one of them has all too many stories to tell from that experience). Exactly 40 years ago, a group of colonels brought democracy to its fit and ruled the country for seven years and tortured and/or forced to exile thousands of ...

Friday, April 20th, 2007

Nafplion for a weekend out of Athens


I really must apologize for my absence this month. I was traveling about the planet and therefore have abandoned you. But alas, I am back and with more enthusiasm to share than ever! Easter has passed, the sun is shinning, I’m finally in flip-flops and I feel good.

So, I shall take you today to the spring/summer playground of the weekend adventurer from Athens to a ...

Monday, April 16th, 2007

Mother's little helper


Baby wears her new ultra-funky red dress, beautiful striped tights and red shoes. You're strolling downtown Athens, thinking of where to have a refreshment or snack, or maybe visit a museum or gallery, and suddenly, the all-too-familiar smell hits you! OK, you think, I have changed a baby on her stroller, in the middle of the street before, no stress, I can handle it. But wait: the baby has started ...