Food
Thursday April 25 – Santorini
We head down the mountain to a wonderful little bay called Amoudi. Picturesque! Wonderful lunch of tomato salad, tomato fritters (by the way a Santorini speciality), cheese and fresh bream grilled on an outdoor grill. We finish off we baklava. This evening we finally catch the sunset. It is amazing! And what was even better … Continue reading
Wednesday April 24 – Santorini
Spectacular view and delicious breakfast at the hotel. We head off to Akrotiri to see the ruins. After seeing the exhibit we walk down a road and up a path to see the red beach. By then we are getting hungry and find an amazing road-side restaurant. Probably the most memorable meal of the trip! … Continue reading
April 23 – Arrive Santorini!
We leave Athens and arrive in Santorini’s small/quant airport. Wow – not sure what I expected but it is even better! Our hotel on Oia is great – we each have our own rooms and the view is amazing. The one challenge….we have to climb down about 30 crazy, rocky steps to get to the … Continue reading
Day 2 Athens
Wonderful day! Shopping, eating traditional Greek food (the beef and orzo reminded me of something my Mom made) walking all around Plaka and downtown and seeing the Parliament building with it’s guards. Thanks Julia and Deme for another fantastic day!
Yesterday in Athens!
What a wonderful day in Athens! My cousin Deme and I started our day with a wonderful breakfast in our hotel. On our walk to the Acropolis I enjoyed my favorite Greek drink – an espresso freddo (I have been thinking about them since the last time Rich and I were here!) Then the Acropolis … Continue reading
The French know how to make it yummy!
5 Hours in Paris Airport….
First Day of the Baltimore City Farmer’s Market
Great breakfast, hot coffee and great vendors! Even the local news was there!
Back in Baltimore – Orioles Home Opening
All of Canton is on Orange! Amy and I are enjoying the festivities!
Peking Duck at DaDong in Beijing with Kevin
Kevin made reservations for us at a well known Peking duck restaurant. It was a beautiful location and the three of us had our own private room. First Course: vegetables, fruit, shrimp and edamame Second Course: Smoked salmon wrapped in avocado. The presentation was amazing – the salmon was under a small bell jar and … Continue reading
Until Next Time Shanghai!
We leave today for Beijing and then leave for the states tomorrow. What a wonderful month! Below is a picture of – what I’m guessing will be – my last Starbucks Valencia Machiatto… I think it’s a special item here and I figure it is not offered in the states. If it isn’t I’m definitely … Continue reading