Archive for August 22nd, 2009
Approaching the island of Santorini Santorini is known for its beautiful sunsets Left: Grilled shrimps with rice and sides Right: Chicken souvlaki with sides Nea Kameni islet – the last eruption of the Nea Kameni volcano was in 1950. We joined tons of tourists making their [...]
Pelican Bay Hotel – Our beautiful hotel room in Mykonos View from the balcony of the hotel room Apart from opening the usual way, the doors & windows could also be tipped open for ventilation! I thought it was so cool! Left: Picture of our hotel room from the outside [...]
Greece Highlights – Epidavros Theatre, Mycenae, Temple of Zeus, Acropolis & Parthenon
Published August 22nd, 2009 in Aces Go Places. 0 CommentsEpidaurus was a small city in ancient Greece, at the Saronic Gulf. The prosperity brought by the Asklepieion enabled Epidauros to construct civic monuments: the huge theatre that delighted Pausanias for its symmetry and beauty, which is used once again for dramatic performances, the ceremonial Hestiatoreion (banqueting hall), baths and a palaestra. The theatre was [...]
View from the bus, on the way to Delphi Left: Typical Greek terrain Right: Photo stop! A shop where rugs are weaved. Rugs and carpets made in Greece are commonly sold to Canada, France and other parts of Europe. Left: Display of rugs Right: Can you spot the error? Left: Greek [...]
Iceman and I went to Greece for our honeymoon and here’re some of my favourite pictures. For the full set of photos, please check my Facebook page. Our flight transited in Doha. Yup, that’s our flight no. stuck to the side of the stairs… The lift at our hotel in Athens, Kaningos 21 – [...]
Ever wanted a portable pillow? Check out the above link. Hehe. I think it is really cute!
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