We met a lot of really great, friendly people in Greece. Whether it was trying to sell us something, welcoming us to their restaurant, or just sharing a bit about their culture, the passion the had for their country was obvious. My favorite was whenever I tried to substitute something on the menu that wouldn’t work from a “flavor” POV, they’d just flat-out deny me – “No, that is not a good choice. You should just order something else.” It happened more than once, but I respect the authenticity they are protecting.
The funny part was the assumed impact of social media on a place like Greece, ESPECIALLY Santorini. The number of people I saw making IG & Tin Tok posts was hilarious. I also didn’t get the memo that I was supposed to wear blue and white every day. Oh well.
Here are some photos from Athens, Crete (Chania), and Santorini (Oia).
