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Things To Know Before Visiting Greece
Things To Know Before Visiting Greece:
- You can’t flush paper down toilets on the islands
- The water on the islands isn’t recommended for drinking, so get that money ready for all those bottles
- ATVs and scooter rentals are everywhere and seem like they’re totally worth it
- The Greek and Italian languages are nothing alike
- The beaches are sometimes difficult to get to on the islands and most are clothing-optional
- There’s no avoiding cigarette smoke in Greece. It’s everywhere.
- In Greece, the party starts well after midnight and can continue into brunch time
- The water really is that blue
- They don’t have the greatest beer…and the wine is clearly superior in Italy
- Gyros are a lovely and cheap option for eating out, especially before or after a late night
- Italians LOVE Mykonos
- Going topless on a beach is quite common
- Feta in Greece is served as a thick slab of cheese, not in crumbles, and it’s delicious there
The Greek Isles
I’ve been bedazzled by the glitz and glamour of Rome, swept away by the sights and sounds of Cinque Terre, and bombarded by the beautiful buildings of Firenze. And now, I am just in heaven in these Greek isles. They’re impossible to sum up in words – massive lush green hills move around you as you sail nonchalantly through deep blue waves. Sorry for my ‘bad romance novel’ description, it’s just that awesome.
The beauty of my tour (and the beautiful Aussie ladies on it), is that we are not just chilling in Greek hotels. Oh no, Plato. We’re pulling out all the knots and chillin’ with Poseidon as we romp through the waves of Greece. Postcard moment: Apollo (the best boat of the available fleet – did I mention you man the boat yourself with six of your best friends?) was just headed on down to Corfu when dolphins came beside the boat. Free Willy! You can’t make this stuff up.
You may be wondering why I haven’t gotten to the real meat of this blog yet – Greek dancing! Basically, you need to understand that this Greek dancing spot is not on the mainland and it’s not a tourist attraction. This is the real deal folks. These are the Greek islanders who keep their heritage strong all night long. (Cheesy rhyme – my bad).
As you can see, this was one experience I really “sunk my teeth into”. I actually bit into a table and swung it around a bit until I lost balance. If you supported it properly, you were fine to sink your teeth into a piece of lamb, fish, or mousaka. If not, the nearest dentist was a twenty mile swim. All in all, Greek dancing is undeniable fun. Oompa!