Our Honeymoon in Greece and Turkey

I am sitting in my villa on Santorini overlooking the bright blue Mediterranean and wondering how I got so lucky.  Darren and I arrived on Santorini this morning on a flight from Athens after spending 3 days exploring the Parthenon, shopping in the Plaka and Montastraiki District, browsing museums for the oldest artifact we could find, and dining on amazing greek food and fine wine…while trying to avoid any first hand experience of the riots.   

Athens is bustling.  The people greet with a kiss on each cheek and carry on conversation with passionate enthusiasm.  There are cars honking, pigeons gallore, and cafes on every corner.  I truly enjoyed our time there and believe it is somewhere I will visit again.

When Darren and I first started discussing possible honeymoon destination options we talked of Bali, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Greece and Turkey as our top choices.  With our love for travel it was a tough decision.  But to be honest my heart was set on Greece and Turkey all along.  I have heard nothing but good things about these two destinations.  I have such romantic visions of Greece with its amazing cobblestone walkways, pots of bright coloured flowers, amazing architecture, history and culture and food to die for.  And Turkey with its spectacular beaches, friendly people, unique culture and breathtaking mosques. 

Today just happens to be my birthday and I truly cant imagine being anywhere more beautiful with the man of my dreams.  I would love to describe the view from my terrace but I know I will not do it justice.  My silly little laptop is not the best for loading photos right now, so unfortunately this post will be without a picture.  However, I look forward to posting MANY travel snaps once I return.

Please bare with my if I am a bit slow to return your email.  I promise that in between sipping glasses of white wine and snacking on olives, dolmades, feta and baklava I will get back to you as soon as I can 😉   I will be away until the 28th of May.

Also a quick thank you to Deb and Malcolm for housesitting while we are away and to Melia and Cam for looking after our fur babies!   We owe you guys some Ouzo when we return!