Tylisos, Malia, Sissi & Bali, Crete
Elafonissi, Sfinari, & Chania, Crete
E∧AØONHƵI, ∑∅Ƞváƿi & XANIA
Athens to Almyrida, Crete
Short flight and 40 minute taxi ride takes us to another world.
Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece – Graffiti
Paris to Athens
Travel day. Misty rain on the way to the train. Easy access to CDG airport, but mass chaos on arrival. Aegean Airlines is a discount airlines in that they hit you with high fees for baggage, yet alcoholic drinks are free on the plane??? Rachael met me at the gate in Athens and we had an uneventful taxi ride into the city. Our hotel was nice, but “dated” and turns out to be on the edge of a sketchy neighborhood. Saturday afternoon everything was closed, and in general the place had a depressed atmosphere. Looking forward to the sights tomorrow.
Solo in Paris – Day 2
More exploring along the Seine, Notre Dame and near the George Pompidou Center.
Solo in Paris – Day 1
Bill headed home today, and I will be meeting Rachael in Athens Saturday, so I have two days to get in trouble in Paris. Found a couple of geocaches while exploring the Marie Curie University, Roman amphitheater ruins at Les Arènes de Lutèce, and the maze at Jardin des Plantes. Stopped at Bières Cultes, a specialty shop and met brewmaster Dorothée. She kindly provided a free sample of her newest creation, a tropical lager, and a map of where to find artisanale bière in Paris.
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Paris, France
Back in Paris
What a relief to get rid of the rental car. Dealing with heavy traffic, impatient natives, one way streets and construction was not always pleasant. The car was inexpensive, but gas and tolls really added up. Even so, for two or more people, renting was cost effective and allowed us to see places off the public transportation routes.