Greece is the home of the gods; they may have died but their presence still makes itself felt. The gods were of human proportion; they were created out of the human spirit. ~ Henry Miller
We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, out religion, our arts, have their roots in Greece. ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley
Enthusiasm is a wonderful thing. In South Africa, they throw flowers at you. In Greece, Greeks throw themselves. ~ Melina Mercouri
Recently, on a rainy day, I came upon some old postcards. Several were of Greece, primarily Athens and they brought back some terrific memories.
A friend and I went to Greece (Athens plus a 3 day tour to Corinth and Delphi) and Rome on our first trip to Europe. Athens has so many memorable sights, including the Acropolis (link below) and a short distance away from the city is the beautiful scenic Temple of Poseidon. Temple of Poseidon at Sounion | The Official Athens Guide (thisisathens.org)
I still recall a fabulous restaurant dinner at Dionysius restaurant which had the most incredible view of the Acropolis. I googled the restaurant and yes, it is still there … with it’s fantastic view and menu. Home | Dionysos Zonar’s (dionysoszonars.gr).
Here is a link about Delphi, one of the most beautiful serene places I have visited. It is a place where you can feel the presence of the Gods.
Delphi Greece – Complete Travel Guide | Discover Greece
The great fun of Armchair Travel is you can go where you want, check out museums, monuments, parks, restaurants, book shops, day tours, etc. And imagine yourself there … enjoying stuffed vine leaves, Moussaka and a beautiful glass of Greek wine. If you are lucky to live near a good Green restaurant, indulge!
Perhaps play some Greek music, watch a movie set in Greece, check out “Aerial Greece” by the Smithsonian Channel (marvelous 4 part show covering mainland Greece and the islands) or hunt about for books set in Greece. If you enjoy mysteries, check out the Chief Andreas Kaldis series by Jeffrey Siger. Most of the books also feature the Greek isles … which is definitely another Armchair Travel journey.
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Savor your journeys… real, imagined or virtual, near or far
Home | Acropolis Museum | Official website (theacropolismuseum.gr)
Journeys with Eileen Diane 
Excellent!! Have not been to Greece. Will hopefully do some armchair traveling later this week. Thanks, Eileen. >
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Glad you like it..travel books and films are always great to watch..and dream.
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Many thanks..but cannot take credit..mostly post cards.. unfortunately, no photos from that trip…glad you enjoyed it..hugs, Eileen
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In the late 1970’s and early ‘80’s, I had to good fortune to travel travel throughout Europe while stationed in the MiddleEast. I visited Athens, and toured famous sites in Greece and her beautiful islands. It was my favorite destination in Europe.
As in America, immigration and rejection of historic values have changed both Greece and Europe in the past forty years, but I’ll always treasure those memories of Greece and her marvelous people.
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In the late 1970’s and early ‘80’s, I was fortunate to travel around Europe while stationed in the MiddleEast. My favorite destination was Greece which I visited several times. The history, atmosphere, and friendly people were, for my palate, incomparable.
Yet today, throughout Europe as in America, immigration and the rejection of traditional historic values have changed a lot of things; but, I’ll always treasure my memories of Greece and her marvelous people.
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We were there at the same time..great time to travel…yes, the memories are terrific. Greece was a special place. And very sad to see and hear of the changes.
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I am from Greece. Eileen, I am really thankful for this article!
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Many thanks…I am so glad you liked it..beautiful country…here is a link for another blog post I wrote about Greece…..https://journeyswitheileendiane.com/2020/08/08/armchair-traveler-ancient-greece/
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Lovely clicks.
Thanks for the links
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Many thanks….
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Welcome my friend
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Many thanks!
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