Athens, Greece Travel Guide

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Greece...

Greece should be on every bodies checklist to go on VACATION. I was lucky enough to be assigned to Hellenikon Air Base from 1987 to 1989. My nick name was "Sony". My sponsor could not say my name so he gave me a nickname that stuck with me for two years. Thanks OD for the memories. It was sad to see the base close but I was glad to have had the opportunity to live and eat like the Greeks did. These were the best days in my life with the exception of my birth of my daughter, Christal. The food was awesome and the people were friendly.  Listed below you will find some of the places I have visited and if you have been there please put a blurb in and tell me what you liked or disliked about Greece.

Memories of Greece will last forever!

My favorite place in Greece was Meteora 

This is where they filmed the James Bond Movie "For Your Eyes Only"

Did you know that Monks actually still live in these monasteries. I was told that there were 15 ( I think) of these but you can only visit five of them. The one they filmed the James Bond movie you will be amazed. How in the world did they build the monastery on top of the rock!

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Linkin Park CD's

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Linkin Park CD's(1)

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Explicit Lyrics

Meteora Sunrise Panorama by saumilshah

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Meteora 19

Meteora 21 by Otterman56

Meteora 21

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James Bond Movie showing the Monastery Scene 

For Your Eyes Only - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition

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The James Bond Collection, Vol. 2 (Special Edition)

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For Your Eyes Only

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Greek Dancing 

Now this was Fun

I was invited to a traditional Greek Wedding. We threw plates, not real ones of course, and danced all night long. If you have a chance to do it GO FOR IT!
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Santorini was my second best place to visit and RELAX 

Boat at Thirasia by David Spender

Boat at Thirasia

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Everybodies Favorite was the Plaka 

Great downtown Flea Market. Great Bargains and Sourvenirs

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Brettos_02

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Plaka Beach

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Naxos villa view

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Main Reason we Visit Greece 

To see Ancient Ruins of the Acropolis

Cloudy Day in Athens by santanartist

Cloudy Day in Athens

Odeon of Herodes Atticus by Kunwar Vikram Notay

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Erechtheum by Kunwar Vikram Notay

Erechtheum

Athens Acropolis at Night by santanartist

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Parthenon (South-East View) by Kunwar Vikram Notay

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Greek Food in the USA is nothing like what you eat in Greece 

The best part of living in Greece was the People and the FOOD! The Greek know how to live life. Dinner started around 8 or 9 PM and went till late. I wish I could remember all the dishes. I really enjoyed the Gyros and especially the Greek Salad. On those warm nights getting a cold beer at a Taverna just hit the spot. Below are some other peoples pictures of the food of Greece. I just remembered that I gained over 10 pounds there because of the food. Wish I could find a authenic Greek Restaurant here in Texas

Greek Food was Awesome 

I wish I had taken photos when I was there. I just ate the food

Greek Bites Veggie Pita by Mr. T in DC

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Shrimp and Avocado Dish by santanartist

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Fried Zucchini by santanartist

Fried Zucchini

Cheese Pie by santanartist

Cheese Pie

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souvlaki

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musaka

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Sweets!

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Have you visited Greece? 

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    GHouse GHouse Nov 16, 2008 @ 3:20 am
    Hi!! Just come to see your nice lens. I do my lens too. It's about my hotel in hua hin Thailand. If you come to Thailand, please visit us.
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    Margo_Arrowsmith Margo_Arrowsmith Aug 3, 2008 @ 7:55 am
    I most certainly have been there. In fact, I have done a lens on my experiences there, from the sacred to the silly. It is a magical place with marvelous people. I think you would enjoy my lens about the experience, http://www.squidoo.com/Greekodyssey

    Margo Arrowsmith
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    ina_mar ina_mar Sep 11, 2007 @ 12:54 pm
    Hello, very nice lens! I added you as a "featured lense" (my lens is travel--photography), in my "Meteora Monasteries" section! I wish too I can find the opportunity to return to this awesome place!
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    EyeKontacts EyeKontacts Sep 11, 2007 @ 8:39 am
    Hi JAN

    I left in 1989 for my next assignment to Misawa AB, Japan. Did we meet before I left. I was the Optometrist there for two years.
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    Jan Jan Jul 7, 2007 @ 11:07 pm
    I was also stationed at Hellenikon AB from 1989-1990. I loved it! I was a nurse at the medical group. Very, very good memories - would love to go back! What happened to the Apollon Palace?

Greek Apparel 

Mediterranean Style Mens Greek Leather Sandals

Mediterranean Style Mens Greek Leather Sandals

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Womens Greek Classic Gladiator Strappy Leather Sandals

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Leg Avenue Greek Goddess Pleated Dress

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SWEATSHIRT BLACK " TRUE GREEK " COUNTRY - GREECE

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Leather Greek Fisherman

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Greek 1 Drachma ÒOwlÓ Two Tone Gold Filled Rope Bezel Coin on 18

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Greek Food 

Peppermint Oil, 1 oz

Peppermint Oil, 1 oz

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Apollo Baklava 22 oz box (12 pcs)

Apollo Baklava 22 oz box (12 pcs)

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Loumidis Papagalos Greek Coffee 16 Oz

Loumidis Papagalos Greek Coffee 16 Oz

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Taste of Crete - 500 ml (16.9 Oz) Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Taste of Crete - 500 ml (16.9 Oz) Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Greek Style Caviar Spread - Taramosalata (krinos), 14oz

Greek Style Caviar Spread - Taramosalata (krinos), 14oz

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Greek Wild Thyme Honey 8.8 Oz Jar (Featured in the March Issue of Saveur Magazine)

Greek Wild Thyme Honey 8.8 Oz Jar (Featured in the March Issue of Saveur Magazine)

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Sarantis Greek Fig Preserves in Heavy Syrup 1 Lbs Jar

Sarantis Greek Fig Preserves in Heavy Syrup 1 Lbs Jar

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Greek Wine 

The Illustrated Greek Wine Book by Nico Manessis

The Illustrated Greek Wine Book by Nico Manessis

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