A Toymaker in Greece
Wandering around the flea market in Athens today, I came upon the most interesting fellow! Mr P. is a craftsman who makes wooden toys here in Greece and sells them in the central flea market. He has...
View ArticleI Like the Laiki
One of the best things about Greece is the freshness of the food. Food is brought to the city through the traditional Laiki [Li Kee] - open air farmers markets that magically appear in a new Athens...
View ArticleFrappe’ ?
We've learned that quiet time here in Greece extends from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. The afternoon nap time is protected by law in the city of Athens. If you make noise that disturbs your neighbors, you...
View ArticleYarn Shopping in Athens
With one week before I return to the U.S., I couldn't leave without sharing a couple of my local yarn stores here in the city of Athens, Greece. There are two yarn stores I've enjoyed most. One is the...
View ArticleThere’s things to love in Prague
There isn't much I run across in my travels that I haven't seen before in some way shape or form. But Prague managed to surprise me. I may have had some preconceived notions about what to expect from...
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