The Greeks are great! The local Rotary clubs have put together such a great program for us here so
far. They are showing us the way of life in Greece and it's awesome! We have been busy pretty much
every day all day so I apologize for not posting more often. I've never been able to function on this
little sleep before, thank goodness am keeping up!
We visited Athens for the first six days and it was a very large city with a lot of traffic and a lot
of people. There were so many attractions in just that city alone! We visited the Acropolis and
Parthenon, the Temple of Zues, the Temple of Poseiden, the Olympic Stadium, the Athens Golf Course
(they only have one), the Presidential Mansion, the Parliament Building, the largest honey factory in
Greece (Attiki), many cathedrals and museums. We also had our first swim in the Mediterranean while
there with the Temple of Poseidon in the background!
We are now on the first of six islands, Crete. Here we have seen many olive groves, vineyards,
beaches, and visited museums, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounta, a music school, artist studio, the
aquarium and tomorrow we are going to thePalace of Knossos and the archeological museum. We are staying in beautiful apartments in a movie-like setting, owned by a Heraklion Rotary member.
In addition to all of this sightseeing, we have also been on some Rotary functions and vocational
visits. I've been to a graphic design and printing company, two event planning companies and tonight a
wedding. It's very interesting to see the similarities and differences in these vocations here
compared to home. The others have also been to businesses that relate to their profession.
The Rotary clubs of these two cities have been so wonderful in hosting and making sure we get taken
care of.
I've found that the Greeks love us Americans and want to spend time with us, entertain us and have
us try every food that exists here. It's all so good and so much food for every meal! (Good thing we
are on the go all the time or it would not be helpful to my waist line!) And of course a shot of Raki
is necessary to settle the stomach after such big meals. I'm not sure I can get used to that taste but
I'll do my best!
We leave Crete tomorrow on an overnight ferry, heading to the island of Syros for five days. We will
all be posting more often now so be sure to check back soon!
-Jeanna
far. They are showing us the way of life in Greece and it's awesome! We have been busy pretty much
every day all day so I apologize for not posting more often. I've never been able to function on this
little sleep before, thank goodness am keeping up!
We visited Athens for the first six days and it was a very large city with a lot of traffic and a lot
of people. There were so many attractions in just that city alone! We visited the Acropolis and
Parthenon, the Temple of Zues, the Temple of Poseiden, the Olympic Stadium, the Athens Golf Course
(they only have one), the Presidential Mansion, the Parliament Building, the largest honey factory in
Greece (Attiki), many cathedrals and museums. We also had our first swim in the Mediterranean while
there with the Temple of Poseidon in the background!
We are now on the first of six islands, Crete. Here we have seen many olive groves, vineyards,
beaches, and visited museums, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounta, a music school, artist studio, the
aquarium and tomorrow we are going to thePalace of Knossos and the archeological museum. We are staying in beautiful apartments in a movie-like setting, owned by a Heraklion Rotary member.
In addition to all of this sightseeing, we have also been on some Rotary functions and vocational
visits. I've been to a graphic design and printing company, two event planning companies and tonight a
wedding. It's very interesting to see the similarities and differences in these vocations here
compared to home. The others have also been to businesses that relate to their profession.
The Rotary clubs of these two cities have been so wonderful in hosting and making sure we get taken
care of.
I've found that the Greeks love us Americans and want to spend time with us, entertain us and have
us try every food that exists here. It's all so good and so much food for every meal! (Good thing we
are on the go all the time or it would not be helpful to my waist line!) And of course a shot of Raki
is necessary to settle the stomach after such big meals. I'm not sure I can get used to that taste but
I'll do my best!
We leave Crete tomorrow on an overnight ferry, heading to the island of Syros for five days. We will
all be posting more often now so be sure to check back soon!
-Jeanna
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