The “Liquid Gold” in Santorini Isn’t Wine; It’s Cactus Juice
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The “Liquid Gold” in Santorini Isn’t Wine; It’s Cactus Juice

The Burnetts have joined the throngs of American, British, and Chinese tourists here on Santorini.  We were able to secure a spot in the packed marina in Vlychada and are rafted up against the breakwater with some jolly Romanians on a charter Lagoon, watching the tourist catamarans file in one by one after sunset.  You…

Sour Grapes!
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Sour Grapes!

So last night after dropping the anchor in the beautiful Platis Gialos bay on the Greek island of Syfnos, Mel decided she wanted to celebrate being alone in the anchorage by having some Ouzo before dinner, because she is a sophisticated traveler now, and that’s what Greeks do.  So she pulled the above pictured item…

Come to Greece: You Will Have a CHEESEGASM!
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Come to Greece: You Will Have a CHEESEGASM!

So everyone should come to Greece.  The cities and towns try hard to be clean.  The people seem to value aesthetics and whitewash their homes frequently.  There is less vandalism than there was in Italy.  They care about ambiance in their restaurants.  There are even (weak) attempts to make non-smoking sections!  Also, if you have…

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