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Athens, Greece Travel Guide

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I was very fortunate to be able to travel to many foreign countries. I was stationed in Athens, Greece for two great years. My dream is to go back the...  (more...)

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Greece should be on everybodies 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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James Bond Movie showing the Monastery Scene 

For Your Eyes Only - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition

Look for the Monasteries when 007 is going up in the Basket

Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)

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

Look for the Monasteries when 007 is going up in the Basket

Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)

For Your Eyes Only

Look for the Monasteries when 007 is going up in the Basket

Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)

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 

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Everybodies Favorite was the Plaka 

Great downtown Flea Market. Great Bargains and Sourvenirs

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Main Reason we Visit Greece 

To see Ancient Ruins of the Acropolis

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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 Embassy Food by Mr. T in DC

Greek Embassy Food

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Rainy day duck play! by brendajos70

Rainy day duck play!

Eros Restaurant by Effervescing Elephant

Eros Restaurant

Eros Restaurant by Effervescing Elephant

Eros Restaurant

Octopulp by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com

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Three Delicious Dishes by Harris Graber

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Shrimp by Harris Graber

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Sausage Pita dip by Harris Graber

Sausage Pita dip

Rooster and Pasta by Harris Graber

Rooster and Pasta

Have you visited Greece? 

ina_mar

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!

Posted September 11, 2007

EyeKontacts

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.

Posted September 11, 2007

Jan

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?

Posted July 07, 2007

Great Book Resources about Greece 

Spend the Day in Ancient Greece

Spend the Day in Ancient Greece

Price: $12.95

Presents projects about everyday life in ancient Athens and the Panathenaia festival, including costumes, jewelry, a water-clock, toy vehicles, the Gr... more »

Greece

Greece

Price: $6.95

Discusses the land, history, people, food, clothes, sports, and holidays of Greece. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights... more »

Count Your Way Through Greece

Count Your Way Through Greece

Price: $5.95

Uses the Greek words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Greece Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For persona... more »

Myth and Society in Ancient Greece

Myth and Society in Ancient Greece

Price: $18.95

MYTH AND SOCIETY IN ANCIENT GREECE takes us far from the calm and familiar images of Polykleitos and the Parthenon to reveal a fundamentally other cul... more »

Guide to Greece

Guide to Greece

Price: $17.00

Pausanias was a Greek traveller and writer in the second century A.D. His Guide to Greece is an extremely comprehensive guide book for tourists, conce... more »

Power PPT Map of Greece - Pack of 3 maps

Power PPT Map of Greece - Pack of 3 maps

Price: $29.00

Power PPT Map of Greece - Pack of 3 maps

The Treasures of Ancient Greece

The Treasures of Ancient Greece

Price: $29.95

Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

I Chronicles 1-9

I Chronicles 1-9

Price: $49.95

Drawing upon the Dead Sea Scrolls and the writings of ancient Mesopotamia and Greece, Knoppers argues that Chronicles--one of the lesser-known books i... more »

Greece in the Making, 1200-479 Bc

Greece in the Making, 1200-479 Bc

Price: $39.95

No Greek writer ever attempted to describe or analyse the events of his own lifetime or of the immediate past until Herodotos and Thucydides in the fi... more »

Greece - Secrets Of The Past (DVD)

Greece - Secrets Of The Past (DVD)

Price: $19.99

Originally created for IMAX theaters and narrated by Nia Vardalos, this fascinating and educational documentary explores the astonishingly rich histor... more »

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

Womens Greek Classic Gladiator Strappy Leather Sandals

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Leg Avenue Greek Goddess Pleated Dress

Leg Avenue Greek Goddess Pleated Dress

Leg Avenue Greek Goddess Pleated Dress Features - more...0 points

SWEATSHIRT BLACK

SWEATSHIRT BLACK " TRUE GREEK " COUNTRY - GREECE

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Leather Greek Fisherman

Leather Greek Fisherman

Greek Fisherman's cap of supple genuine lambskin w more...0 points

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

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

This real coin from Greece, the size of a U.S. qua more...0 points

T-SHIRT WOMAN ADMIRAL BLUE

T-SHIRT WOMAN ADMIRAL BLUE " KISS ME , I'M GREEK " COUNTRY GREECE

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Greece Jersey

Greece Jersey

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Exotic Medusa

Exotic Medusa

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Greece Women's Tank Top

Greece Women's Tank Top

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Greek Food 

Peppermint Oil, 1 oz

Peppermint Oil, 1 oz

Peppermint was widely used by the ancient Greeks a more...0 points

Apollo Baklava 22 oz box (12 pcs)

Apollo Baklava 22 oz box (12 pcs)

Baklava is a traditional Greek pastry made with la more...0 points

Loumidis Papagalos Greek Coffee 16 Oz

Loumidis Papagalos Greek Coffee 16 Oz

Papagalos Greek coffee is top-quality product for more...0 points

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

Taramosalata is Greekstyle caviar spread made from more...0 points

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)

Greeks' favorite honey because of its pungent arom more...0 points

Sarantis Greek Fig Preserves in Heavy Syrup 1 Lbs Jar

Sarantis Greek Fig Preserves in Heavy Syrup 1 Lbs Jar

These fig preserves are traditional in Greece. Who more...0 points

Greek Wine 

The Illustrated Greek Wine Book by Nico Manessis

The Illustrated Greek Wine Book by Nico Manessis

Almost 400 wines rated and more than 200 color pho more...0 points