Off we go to Greece for a cultural weekend in Athens, a getaway trip to Santorin with the Uth's and to meet up with the Italy crew in Thessaloniki for Eleftheria and Leftheris' Big Fat Greek Wedding!
Athens: a trip to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and the Original Olympic Stadium
What an amazing place! Santorini (Oia is where we stayed) was EVERYTHING you can imagine. Oia is known for the best sunsets and they did not disappoint. Our resort was right on the northern tip of the island with an amazing view. We had small cave houses to hideaway in and spent the days shopping, swimming in the sea, "hiking" up and down the cliffs, sailing, massages and enjoying the most delicious mediteranean meals. What a great time we had with Shereen and Henrik!
there is a reason I love turquoise
I adore this picture of Ricardo
and after a wonderful break to the islands, we were so excited to meet up with Ele, Katia, HC, Henning, Banu and finally meet Leftheris before the big day
Ele the morning of
The Riches all dolled up! Ele and Leftheris were married at the Greek Orthodox Church behind us. A beautiful ceremony- For the ceremony, the bride and groom entered the church first, going straight into the ceremony and all the guest coming in behind. What a different experience from the Protestant and Catholic weddings we've been to. The service was mostly words that came out thru song, changing of the halo rings and circling of the pulpit. It was so interesing to see a new tradition take place.
The Newlyweds at the outdoor dinner and reception- a perfect evening and a great way to wrap up the week in Greece
