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Monthly Archives: November 2016
And the Booze Arrived in a Taxi
Last weekend, (13th November 2016) it was the Athens Marathon. When this event takes place, the city centre is closed to traffic, as the race ends at the old Olympic stadium. That being the case, my friends can’t ply their … Continue reading
Posted in eating and drinking, Greece, Travel
Tagged Athens Marathon 2016, Corinth, fish and seafood, Greece, Rouchounas Taverna, tsipourou
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Greek Olive Trees
The olive tree originally, it is believed, came from the region of Anatolia in modern Turkey. They have various health benefits and people say that they cure cancer. One of the myths about the genesis of the olive tree, is … Continue reading
Posted in eating and drinking, Greece, Travel
Tagged ancient olive trees, Greece, health benefits, Laconia, Lesbos, olive leaf tea, olive trees, Peloponnese
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