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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...)
Greece...
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.
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!
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
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The James Bond Collection, Vol. 2 (Special Edition)
Look for the Monasteries when 007 is going up in the Basket
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For Your Eyes Only
Look for the Monasteries when 007 is going up in the Basket
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Greek Dancing
Now this was Fun
Santorini was my second best place to visit and RELAX
Everybodies Favorite was the Plaka
Great downtown Flea Market. Great Bargains and Sourvenirs
Main Reason we Visit Greece
To see Ancient Ruins of the Acropolis
Greek Food in the USA is nothing like what you eat in Greece
Greek Food was Awesome
I wish I had taken photos when I was there. I just ate the food
Have you visited Greece?
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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 Posted September 11, 2007 |
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
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