Fortunately or me, I am allowed a travel allowance back to my "place of origin" at the end of my contract! So, I have found a wonderful {creative} way to head back to Boston by way of both China and Greece! I will stop to see the Great Wall of China in Beijing, and then head to Greece to see the Acropolis in Athens and then Santorini (Thira)! Beyond excited!
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Planning my trip now(s) now, using my trusted Lonely Planet advisors :) :
For Santorini : http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/cyclades/santorini-thira
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Greece is taking bit more planning, but here is what I want to do/see:
Things to see:
ATHENS
- Athens ½ day tour ($77 USD/person): Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple to Nike http://www.viator.com/tours/Athens/Athens-Half-Day-Sightseeing-Tour/d496-31401
- Acropolis
- The “Venue” Dance Club ?
- Parthenon (same as Acropolis?) -nighttime!
- The Temple of Zeus
-Panathenaic Stadium: first Olympics
- Theatre of Herodes Atticus
-Ancient Agora
- Temple of Hephaestus
SANTORINI
-Ancient Thira
-Ancient Akrotiri
-Wineries tour? http://www.viator.com/tours/Santorini/Santorini-Shore-Excursion-Private-Wine-Tasting-and-Vineyard-Tour/d959-6174PRTJTRWINETASTE (4 hours, sailing tour to wineries, 79 USD/person)
- Sailing? About $40 for a day trip (donkey ride and food not included!)
FOOD TO EAT:
-Imam (Baked Eggplant in tomato sauce)
-Saganaki (fried cheese)
-Skordalia (garlic dip)
-Lotlita's Gelato
- Loukoumades (sweet honey balls)
- Soulvaki
- Lamb
- Gyros
- Moussaka (eggplant dish)
- Baklava
-FETA :)
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Yay!
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