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Cappuccino and Gasoline ...  
   

Cappuccino and Gasoline ...

... rakia, a Macedonian brandy that is commonly found in other Balkan countries. It went down like gasoline, though to give it credit, it was probably low octane and unleaded! Cappuccino ... with a blob of whipped cream instead of milk foam? WTF??!!?? I miss Greece, and her fine, fine coffee. Usually, I've seen whipped cream as an attempt to mask inferior coffee, but it was surprisingly good, once 90% of the whipped cream was scraped off.
Don't Call Me Chinky!!!

June 27th 2012
Geo: 41.4839, 22.0892A cold snap gripped Thessaloniki today, with a predicted high of only 29 C - better break out the parkas! Though still toasty, sub 30 C temperatures are a nice respite from the heat of the past couple of days in Greece, making strolling around town a far more pleasant experience. However, one thing to keep in mind in the Balkans is the strength of the sun's rays, as 29 ... read more
Europe » Macedonia » Negotino

Macedonian Flag International recognition of Macedonia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols. Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995 and the two cou... ... read more
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