Elafonissi, Sfinari, & Chania, Crete

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Athens, Greece

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.

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The local brand – not bad

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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