Today was a very casual relaxing day for us. We had a leisurely breadfast of bacon omelets, toast, coffee and more fresh squeezed orange juice. We are getting spoiled with the fresh squeezed juice. The coffee though tends to be a little stronger than what we are accustomed to. After finishing breakfast we walked many of the pathways that meander all through the town. Everyone is filled with shops and lots to look at. When walking around here in the morning hours you need to be cautious because all of the shops and restaurants are getting their deliveries and there is often not enough space for a vehicle and a pedestrian in the path at the same time. The pedestrians need to step into doorways or squeeze to the side to let vehicles past. During our ... read more

Our morning began with a stop at a recommended cafe for breakfast which consisted of scrambled eggs, toast, orange juice and Americano coffee. The cafe had large baskets of oranges everywhere. When our juice was served we learned why, since it was fresh squeezed. Also the toast was served with melted cheese on it. Sitting outside enjoying this meal was a great way to begin our day. Our touring began with a stop at Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus which are located within a park. We also visited St. Fontini's Orthodox Church. Visiting the Acropolis was our next destination. It is on a Hill high above the city of Athens. The walk up is quite steep with the paths made of gravel, stone, rock and some pavement. Caution was necessary since much of the ... read more

I imagine travel, for most people, is a well-planned endeavor. After all it’s important to get the most out of your vacation time. Weeks are spent searching websites trying to find the perfect hotel, flight and attractions. After deciding our destination to Greece, we did seek advice from a travel expert and scrutinized travel brochures. Life would have been simpler by booking a prearranged trip that meets most of your travel dreams. However, we wanted to put in our own personal flavor and learn about the country as we planned and developed details of the perfect trip. We read several books, watched videos, and read other travelers blogs. We now feel our trip will meet our expectations and are becoming anxious for our departure. The next step in our trip preparations is the packing process. We ... read more

Well we awoke to rain! Did that slow us down? No way! We just put on our rain coats and set out for the day. Thankfully the rain stopped later in the morning and it turned out to be a very nice day, especially since the temperatures were in the 70's. Central Market was our first stop of the day. We always find the markets informative and interesting since the local people shop there and we can determine their interests. There were plenty of meat counters selling chicken, turkey, and duck and very few of them had any beef. Countless vendors were selling all types of sausages both fresh and smoked. Paprika was the spice of choice. It came in all sizes of containers and fresh too. The usual fruits and vegetables were in abundance, all ... read more

We had a leisurely beginning to our day today. We enjoyed a very nice buffet breakfast in the hotel since we weren't catching the train to Budapest until 9:53. The breakfast had many offerings. There were boiled eggs, lunchmeats, cheeses, cereal, cakes, breads, rolls, bacon, ham, pork and beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, juices, coffee, and tea. So much to choose from. Our observation of people not getting early starts to their day was true here too. We were eating breakfast alone until we were ready to leave and then another family came in. When we checked out and got to Hlavne Square we saw mostly just workers. It was such a quiet atmosphere compared to yesterday with all the tourists filling the square. Our train ride to Budapest went smoothly. It took just about two and a ... read more