Pathways2019-2020

Mt. Olympus reaches 2,917 meters from the ground and has 52 peaks and many deep gorges. If you’re not that much of a climber you may just want to admire the fascinating architecture in Santorini. Of all the vacations I’ve been on relaxing on the beach has been the best part. In Greece, there is a famous beach called Balos beach where you can splash in the warm water, rest on the soft luscious sand, or build sandcastles. There are so many fun things to do in Greece so if you’re there you should definitely consider these remarkable places. Another reason it would be awesome to go to Greece is that they have great food. The Greek cuisine is part of the Mediterranean cuisine influenced by various Middle Eastern cuisines. One reason the food here is so tasty is because of the fresh olives and olive oil there. Souvlaki is one of the most popular dishes there. Souvlaki is a skewer containing small pieces of chicken, lamb, or gyro and sometimes grilled vegetables too and is eaten hot. A famous appetizer in Greece is dolmadakia which are stuffed grape leaves filled with chicken, lamb, or beef and rice. Greek salad is a “ must-have” for any Greek meal. It’s made of olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and large pieces of feta cheese and is typically served undressed. Some people say gyro is the most popular food in Greece. Gyro is meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, kind of like shwarma. Almost any Greek meal is served with pita and hummus ( a delicious combination if you haven’t tried!). Baklava is one of the most famous desserts in Greece. It is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of dough, chopped nuts, and is sweetened with dampened syrup or honey. I think if I went to Greece I would love the food there. I can’t wait until my next birthday! I walk over to my calendar and mark September 13, 2021, my next birthday. I wonder what the next surprise will be. Greece was so amazing and was definitely the right choice. I got to do all the things I had planned to do. Visiting interesting places, doing fun and adventurous things, and eating great food was awesome. Only another 364 days till the next surprise.

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