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June 14th 2014
Published: June 16th 2014
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Everyone of the major cities that we have visited around the world have each had something unique and special about them to create great memories for us. Without taking anything away from any of them, there is only one word that I can use to describe Athens from atop Lycabettus Hill as we emerged from the tunneled funicular and walked through the restaurant perched precariously at the top- breath... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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O Platanos family restaurantO Platanos family restaurant
O Platanos family restaurant
Recommended by Fodor travel guide, it was simply superb. Here we had Moussaka and Grilled Squid.
Our first evening meal under the shadow of the Acropolis in the Plaka area.Our first evening meal under the shadow of the Acropolis in the Plaka area.
Our first evening meal under the shadow of the Acropolis in the Plaka area.
A little fellow earns a small tip.A little fellow earns a small tip.
A little fellow earns a small tip.
Outside the new museum.Outside the new museum.
Outside the new museum.
The original statues and artifacts were most impressive.
The ancient theatre at the bottom of the Acropolis.The ancient theatre at the bottom of the Acropolis.
The ancient theatre at the bottom of the Acropolis.
This is used today for international shows hosting the world's top performers.
Employees at restaurants were always great hosts.Employees at restaurants were always great hosts.
Employees at restaurants were always great hosts.
Dinner while we enjoyed excellent music.Dinner while we enjoyed excellent music.
Dinner while we enjoyed excellent music.



16th June 2014

edmond gee
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wonderful journey
Roger: thanks for the wonderful blog. We are learning so much, as usual, from your entries. We can use the info in your blog hopefully to plan a similar journey someday. Looking forward to your next blog. enjoy your trip.
16th June 2014

Sharon
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Wow!
It sounds absolutely fantastic. I like the way you write in detail with photos giving readers a feeling of being there with you. You have done good research and it pays off. continue to enjoy!
18th June 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Something unique and special
We love Greece and hope to go back very soon. Breathtaking is a fine description. The food, the people and the amazing history. Thanks for sharing.
20th June 2014

Naomi Rattray
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Enthusiastic traveller
I think that it is so wonderful that you and Jeanette can do this, as you enjoy it so much... You truly have a zest for life
13th July 2014

Kim
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Once again, very educational account for me. I'm really enjoying this! Priceless travel entertainment

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