On our way back to our hotel the hubby made the fatal error of pointing out a rather colourful alleyway . . . welcome to an Alice in Wonderland inspired kaleidoscope of craziness! This is Little Kook – a fairytale-inspired cafe offering sweet and savory other treats in a whirlwind of cotton candy, whimsical decor.Continue reading “It’s a Little Kooky…”
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Street art
Monastiraki is not only a shopping mecca, it’s also home to a host of vibrant street art covering every surface. Enjoy a selection of wall art from our street wanderings. I am particularly taken with this colourful wall / moped combo! As well as street art, the other joy are piles and piles of books,Continue reading “Street art”
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens, located at the heart of the city. Monastiraki is a heady mix of culture, architecture and shopping streets full of a jumble of artisanal soaps, traditional crafts, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts Evil eyes and traditional pottery abounds. Leather belts in any colour? You’re covered! TakeContinue reading “Monastiraki”
Ancient Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. It is an iconic sight and one we’ve wanted to bag for years! It contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The entrance to theContinue reading “Ancient Acropolis”
Amazing Athens
We took our first ever trip to the Greek mainland in May. Heading for the cradle of Western democracy we spent a week exploring Athens and the surrounding area. First up we managed to catch the ceremonial changing of the guards at the Parliament building. Every day there is a small scale change, but onContinue reading “Amazing Athens”
Dusting off
Been pretty quiet on the blogging front recently – too busy planning new trips and new adventures. This year we’re heading to Athens – our first time on the Greek mainland, Montenegro – which has been on the list ever since we visited Croatia many moons ago – and then a fortnight exploring the archaeologicalContinue reading “Dusting off”
All hail the Alhambra
Ooops Christmas made me forget the most important post of all – the actual Alhambra visit! Full disclosure, the potted history below of this immense site comes mainly from Wikipedia! The Alhambra is one of the most famous icons of Islamic architecture, and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world. The buildingContinue reading “All hail the Alhambra”
Cute cave houses
Today we’re taking a trek to see some of the famous Cave houses that are dotted up high in Granada. Most are found in the area known as Sacromonte – sacred or holy mountain. The Sacromonte district is located on the Valparaiso hill of Granada and borders the north-east side of the Arab El AlbaícinContinue reading “Cute cave houses”
All hail the Alhambra
Next we head for a high up viewpoint so we can soak in more of the fabulous exterior of the Alhambra before our visit. Mirador San Nicolas is the most well known as it boasts the best views of the Alhambra. This viewpoint offers a unobstructed and direct view of the Alhambra and is knownContinue reading “All hail the Alhambra”
Granada
Hot on the heels of our Indiana Jones style adventure at the Caminito del Rey we’ve jumped in the hire car and headed to the venerable old city of Granada. Most famous for the incredible Alhambra, this grand old dame is a pretty place full of beautiful architecture and more than a little Moorish charm.Continue reading “Granada”