The food of Greece

Of course, the best thing about going to a new country is trying the food.  While in Greece I tried to eat the authentic food- from gyros (or as my sister and Greeks call it, souvlaki), Greek salad, grilled octopus tentacles and Moussaka.

The first night there I ordered Moussaka.  It was very good.  I have been trying recipes at home and will post them in the next blog.

This wasn't Greek, but an Asian entree with  coconut milk and chicken.  This was at a restaurant called The Green Rocket, which had a small menu, but a variety of food.

My sister talking to the one of the owners.

The traditional Greek salad.

Grilled sardines.  I think this was my favorite meal.  For an appetizer we had fried anchovies and then this was my entree.

I didn't get a picture of a gyro.  My favorite one was in Mykonos at a place call Jimmy's.

Here is the link

Athens

Taken from the rooftop bar at the Backpackers.

Mykonos

We spent a few hours on Mykonos.  

Tidbits about Greece

Today I thought I would share things I learned while in Greece.....

1.   Greeks do not flush toilet paper down the toilet.  Every bathroom has a little garbage can that is used to dispose of toilet paper.  My sister said it was because the pipes used for plumbing are very narrow.  Everywhere we went, even the ferry.

2.  Fava was on every menu as an appetizer.  It is yellow split peas, boiled down with spices, until it becomes a dip or spread.

3.  Siesta time is still practiced in Greece.  Especially on the island of Paros, most stores and businesses close from 2:30-6:00 pm.

4.  Lettuce tastes very good in Greece.  It was so full of flavor compared to the lettuce I get in the states.  Even romaine had flavor.

5.  Traditional greek salad does not have lettuce in it.  Is consists of tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives.  I had that "just a few times" while there.

5.  Don't visit the Acropolis in the morning.  The cruise ship groups were there and it was packed going up the stairs.

6.  Grilled sardines and grilled octopus tentacles are very good.

GREECE

I just returned from my trip to Greece.  It was my first time there and I'm still trying to get into the American swing of things after being immersed in the Greek culture for 10 days.  My sister lives on the island of Paros, so that was our first stop.  It was nice having her as a tour guide as she has lived there for 5 years.  I'll try and share a little about my trip each day this week, starting with our villa in Parikia Paros.

Greece

If you ever find yourself on the island of Paros in Greece, stop by the Entropy Bar.  My sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Scott, own this place and are there every night.  You will most certainly enjoy yourself with the great cocktails, conversation and atmosphere!  I hope to make it there next summer.

My beautiful sister Lisa and her handsome husband Scott.

Here is the link to their 5 star review on trip advisor.