Thessaloniki…

First things first: Thessaloniki is very welcoming. Right on the Aegean coast, with big food and even bigger Greek smiles.

There are some beautifully quaint corners to explore, and we stumbled across some genuinely standout restaurants. Special shoutout to Kanoula. 

It’s also a perfect base for exploring the wider Macedonian region.

(Though… the less said about our stay at Holiday Inn Thessaloniki the better. 100 students running wild at 3am is… well, not quite the tranquil getaway Stuart & I had in mind 😅)

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Meteora Monasteries…

Stuart and I visited some very tall rocks yesterday to see the Meteora monasteries. These are six Eastern Orthodox glorious buildings perched on massive sandstone pillars like God left his lego out. Apparently 14th century monks used ladders, pulleys and nets to get up there which sounds like a health and safety nightmare even for the devout. 

Now it is a UNESCO site full of frescoes and artifacts. 

Breathtaking views. 

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Athens: The Changing of the Guard…

Athens does pageantry with a straight face and excellent calves. The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is hourly theatre in pleats, pom poms, and a kick that suggests Pilates with a side of nationalism. 

Sunday at 11am adds a band and extra drama. 

Stuart and I were entirely charmed. 

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