tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post6557993305713131114..comments2024-03-27T21:15:22.992-07:00Comments on Heart of Light: Greece - AthensRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-63932348123173455052017-04-05T03:15:07.365-07:002017-04-05T03:15:07.365-07:00So touched.. Greek girl living in Athens. But I re...So touched.. Greek girl living in Athens. But I realize that this post was written 7 years ago.. I do wish that if you ever come back again, your love for Greece won't get lost in the crisis. We are all so sad..<br />VaniaVaniahttp://www.vaniabogrisinteriors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-24404037990450736502010-07-10T07:37:31.243-07:002010-07-10T07:37:31.243-07:00@ anon - ha ha! Yes, those instructions are much t...@ anon - ha ha! Yes, those instructions are much too detailed for an Athenian. I hope you love the bakery if you try it, although I assume that there are probably lots of other gems tucked all over the city, and you probably know many of them. Kolonaki was where I lived while I was in school, so that was the bakery we stopped at on the way home.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211797571405802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-382297431911554072010-07-09T16:04:52.350-07:002010-07-09T16:04:52.350-07:00Wow, thank you for the very detailed directions. I...Wow, thank you for the very detailed directions. I actually live in Athens in the neighbourhood right next to Kolonaki so I would be able to find it quite easily but I am touched by your generous sharing of information. I stumbled across your blog last night and a great smile came across my face when I saw your posts on Greece. I decided to ask you about the bakery because even though I am very Athenian it is always great to hear about other people's favourite places. So thank you very much for sharing that with me. I look forward to reading many more of your posts to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-60939395655996021762010-07-09T12:36:40.076-07:002010-07-09T12:36:40.076-07:00@ anon - My very favorite bakery is called ένη (wh...@ anon - My very favorite bakery is called ένη (which is actually pronounced eenee, more or less, because the v is actually an "n" sound) and it is in Kolonaki, on Marasli. It's very easy to find because you can just hop off at the Evangalismos metro stop, cross Vassilissi Sofias and start walking up Marasli. It's on the eastern side of the street (your left, if you're coming up from Evangalismos). It is a pretty small place, but they have a nice large sign sticking out above the sidewalk. <br /><br />It isn't on a corner, but I think the nearest cross street is Alopekis. If you hit Patriachou, you've gone too far. <br /><br />I actually think Patriachou is the street that has one of my favorite cheap restaurants. If you turn off Marsali onto Patriachou, the sign is large and green and starts out a bit like the word for food (φαγητό). If you order gyros to go, you won't be disappointed, although sitting down and having a long meal there is also nice. <br /><br />As for ordering at the bakery, the selections vary a lot from day to day, but they always have baklava and it's the best I've had, ever. If they have katifi, you should definitely try it. You'll recognize it because it looks like little bundles of shredded wheat. I never bother ordering cookies from them, although I'm sure they're perfectly fine. It's really the pastries that are stellar.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211797571405802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-58369254258296765102010-07-08T17:46:48.399-07:002010-07-08T17:46:48.399-07:00I know this is pretty random but which is your fav...I know this is pretty random but which is your favourite bakery? What is it called and where do you find it? Also, what do you love buying there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-59454776442598580172010-06-28T21:44:04.127-07:002010-06-28T21:44:04.127-07:00Thats too bad D's brother didn't like the ...Thats too bad D's brother didn't like the trip. You can take me instead next time! :) <br />The pictures are beautiful.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093070141976635997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-25572240158252182432010-06-25T07:40:27.240-07:002010-06-25T07:40:27.240-07:00Oh so beautiful. Thanks for sharing a window into ...Oh so beautiful. Thanks for sharing a window into another world. :)cecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851307719705629605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-36858092512955811542010-06-24T15:54:05.931-07:002010-06-24T15:54:05.931-07:00Thanks for sharing your trip! The photos are gorge...Thanks for sharing your trip! The photos are gorgeous - the lights of Athens, the Acropolis, the balcony, the food - and it all makes me want to go to Greece even more. I've been to Italy (and I'm completely enamoured of everything but the national football team) and I'm dying to see Spain and Greece.<br /><br />I wish wish wish D's brother had been more open about everything, but 12 is a nearly impossible age when it comes to that sort of thing. That's what I've noticed with myself and my siblings and cousins, anyway. Like Lauren said, it may take him a while (I'd guess 10ish years) to really appreciate it, but he probably will eventually.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468276901563947172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-74401154533948566062010-06-24T09:23:14.069-07:002010-06-24T09:23:14.069-07:00GORGEOUS!GORGEOUS!Courtlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959948788958581997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-76110786219048781582010-06-24T08:37:39.267-07:002010-06-24T08:37:39.267-07:00I can't believe he didn't love it. How cou...I can't believe he didn't love it. How could you not? I don't understand. He could have at least pretended to like it for your sake. <br />Ah, me. <br />Well, either way - it sounds heavenly to me. Thank you for the photos. The night view of the church and cityscape are especially entrancing.Laura Blumenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184690019199228763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-4289245177663059552010-06-23T16:28:49.637-07:002010-06-23T16:28:49.637-07:00@ kris - ha ha. The high school trip was totally u...@ kris - ha ha. The high school trip was totally unaffiliated with our school. It was run by Duke University and we had high school kids from all over attend.<br /><br />@ ALAL - yes, definitely. Part of the Athens love for me is the city, part is the time in which I experienced it, just like you and Madrid. And Athens definitely has mixed reviews. It is a fairly intense city, so not everyone loves it. But so fabulous to live in. And the islands are well worth your time - you're so lucky to have visited them! We did quite a bit of island hopping while I lived in Greece, but ended up limiting it on this trip, due to time restraints. Boo.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211797571405802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-55725580847392256092010-06-23T14:58:46.111-07:002010-06-23T14:58:46.111-07:00This may sound strange, but your post made me long...This may sound strange, but your post made me long for both Madrid and Greece. Madrid is the City I fell in love with abroad. It's where I emotionally came of age. It's where I lived on cheap wine and lentil soup (really!) and saved up my money to travel on weekends. I've walked all it's backcorners and I love it fiercely, for both what it is and isn't. It hurts me a bit when other people don't appreciate it the same way, even though I try and account for their differing perspectives on crowds, cities, and life.<br /><br />And it also made me miss Greece, specifically the Greece I've never been able to see. I stayed a week with a friend studying in Paros. I couldn't visit Athens because anti-American riots were taking place that week (height of the initial war effort coincided with Tony Blair's visit to Athens.) I've visited several of the other islands on a cruise. But I've never really spent time there, knowing it like you describe in this post. I reveled in the Isle beauty, in relaxing, in hiking, and in eating such incredible food. But now I want to go back and know it more. Thank you for sharing (this and your second post today with more details.)A Los Angeles Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082554090481175349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-34808224624891073952010-06-23T10:17:42.214-07:002010-06-23T10:17:42.214-07:00what a beautiful post. while it's unfortunate...what a beautiful post. while it's unfortunate that D's brother wasn't a fan, it sounds like you made the most of your trip. that meal looked absolutely delicious!Cupcakes and Cashmerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924696385489623992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-10496454054816417172010-06-23T09:14:51.945-07:002010-06-23T09:14:51.945-07:00This post really made me miss Greece. I studied in...This post really made me miss Greece. I studied in Athens in college, too. My time there left a lasting impression and I can't wait to take my husband and kids there someday.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066949859205709738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-40302724885328407492010-06-23T08:32:58.884-07:002010-06-23T08:32:58.884-07:00This makes me miss Athens so much! What a wonderfu...This makes me miss Athens so much! What a wonderful city - it's so nice to hear that you are a fan as well. Your pictures capture the beauty and drama of the place.<br /><br />I'm reading Henry Miller's Colossus of Maroussi and that's making me miss Greece as well. Sigh. So little time, so few vacation days...What Possessed Mehttp://www.whatpossessedme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-37468169446598684522010-06-23T07:45:29.787-07:002010-06-23T07:45:29.787-07:00Wow, the Athens city lights from above are incredi...Wow, the Athens city lights from above are incredible. The flowers on your balcony looked lovely too...sort of like a touch of home on vacation! Although it sounds like this trip was a homecoming of sorts anyway. :)Maddiehttp://www.alittleginger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-19726857600131091502010-06-23T06:33:25.029-07:002010-06-23T06:33:25.029-07:00loved every word. can't wait to go.loved every word. can't wait to go.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428782801773068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-84463070109773291622010-06-23T05:51:27.394-07:002010-06-23T05:51:27.394-07:00This is on my list of places that I'd love to ...This is on my list of places that I'd love to go to. Le sigh. I enjoyed the present!Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-14004194409849322302010-06-22T23:42:12.313-07:002010-06-22T23:42:12.313-07:00You lucky girl!! My fiance is half Greek and we st...You lucky girl!! My fiance is half Greek and we stayed with his family not too long ago just outside of Athens. I tell people it's just like the postcards. It really is THAT beautiful!!<br /><br /><br />Hope you're having a great week Love!<br /><br />B.That Girl in Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059985022007643037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-53084626134085761272010-06-22T19:48:40.136-07:002010-06-22T19:48:40.136-07:00wow, i am flooded with memories. i spent a year li...wow, i am flooded with memories. i spent a year living in athens and loved my time there..although i did not love the noise, traffic or the stench of urine everywhere. i did however, love the taverna food, street food, olives, sunsets, changing of the guard and that same little church...oh and Easter.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059382962318939524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-88240638947636308262010-06-22T19:47:19.689-07:002010-06-22T19:47:19.689-07:00amazing pictures! i'm trying to figure out wh...amazing pictures! i'm trying to figure out which club or class at our high school sent you off to greece. was there a Greek Club I wasn't aware of? i'm sure you will have lots of stories from your trip to share at our next get-together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-76734153341660815882010-06-22T18:35:31.224-07:002010-06-22T18:35:31.224-07:00Oh shit, kids. The thing is, he'll probably lo...Oh shit, kids. The thing is, he'll probably look back on this vacation when he's older and wish he had taken advantage of it more. I think it's just a "growing up" thing.MICHELLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917187290057083844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-18784912585348762902010-06-22T16:30:40.115-07:002010-06-22T16:30:40.115-07:00oh, i have many similar experiences (on a smaller ...oh, i have many similar experiences (on a smaller level) with my teenage sister. it is hard when they don't love everything the same way we do. ;) but i agree with what lauren said.<br /><br />this, "(the sun didn't set until 9:30 or so) we'd sit on our balcony and drink beer and look at the acropolis, all lit up." IS HEAVEN. About the late sunset? A balcony with a beer and a view? Heaven.<br /><br />did i mention the day you announced where you were was the day my best friend left for greece? today i go an email from her "...Jamie you can not imagine how special Greece is. It will have my heart forever. I can't even look at these stupid venetian canals. If I could have canceled the rest of the trip and stayed in Santorini I would have... Poor Italy it's after Greece" :)jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103047512463828864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-75659364539024278492010-06-22T16:21:26.958-07:002010-06-22T16:21:26.958-07:00Beautiful photos! Have never been, but hopefully s...Beautiful photos! Have never been, but hopefully someday. Have a nice Wednesday! IdaPhotographer Ida Lingehttp://www.idalinge.blogg.nonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-73265420888723152002010-06-22T15:52:24.483-07:002010-06-22T15:52:24.483-07:00I lived in Athens 4 years and I go back very year,...I lived in Athens 4 years and I go back very year, mom is Greek. Dont love it, but I love being Greek and im so so proud of it. I can absolutely see why you love it though! Cant wait to visit the new museum at the Acropolis!<br />Beautiful photos! Thanks for this postHelena - A Diary of Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665400359026944585noreply@blogger.com