Kalimera (Good Morning), that's my very first Greek word, arrived into Athens 18th March and as we flew to Mykonos, we thought we would have a cheap month island hopping around this bankrupt country, little did we know!! Since the Euro was introduced, prices have tripled and because of it, we have demoted ourselves from flash packers to real backpackers, have started staying in dormitories and have not eaten in a restaurant or cafe for 4 weeks, living on salads mixed in plastic bags in our room and plenty of bread and rough local wine. Occasionaly a 2 euro souvlaki to reward ourselves with a bit of meat.
Despite the cost, we have been to some amazing places, island hopped through Mykonos, Ios, beautiful Santorini, Crete (where we spent Easter on the coast). The Greeks celebrate Easter more than any other religious holiday - quite a spectacle, then took a ferry to Athens where we came to an area called the Peloponesse, currently driving a hire car for a week around this unreal area - Vathia, Monemvassia (thank you Maria and Gord for you suggestions). Weather is great there are also very few people around and spring flowers out everywhere.
Moving to Montenegro (via Albania) on sunday for a few days, then picking up a cruise through the islands of Croatia for a week (well, we still need a few luxuries!!), before moving to Venice and down through Italy flying back to UK from Naples on 28th May.
We are both well and cannot believe we are now into our 8th month of travel, time really does fly when you have fun.
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Hope everyone is well. enjoy the photos and ciao until next country.
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Next Stop : 18th April - Montenegro and Croatia via Albania
