This segment of our blog commemorates the final chapter of our visit to Greece. As we look back on the past three weeks, all the heart warming memories come to mind. We've strolled through historic ruins, fell in love with furry friends in need of a bite to eat, refortified the loving relationships between distant families, and so many more. The mediterranean sun is truly a magical thing. It not only warms the soil, but also warms the heart. Everyone we met on our travels, regardless of how well they knew us, seemed to only want the best for us.
On the last couple of days before our flight out of Athens Int'l, Christina and I ran down a checklist of things we wanted to accomplish while in Greece. Up and down the list, determination and luck (given all the protests and strikes) allowed us to see just about everything we had hoped to see... All except for one thing. Just as a precursor, music is a very important part of Greeky tradition. No matter where you find yourself; be it the mountains, the coast, the islands, or the major cities, the locals value their music just as highly as ancient heritage. So, Christina made it a point to take me (as a newbie to Greeky culture apart from Corfu - Grill & Delivery) to a real Greeky performance. Here in Greece, they call it.......
BOUZOUKIA!!!
On the last couple of days before our flight out of Athens Int'l, Christina and I ran down a checklist of things we wanted to accomplish while in Greece. Up and down the list, determination and luck (given all the protests and strikes) allowed us to see just about everything we had hoped to see... All except for one thing. Just as a precursor, music is a very important part of Greeky tradition. No matter where you find yourself; be it the mountains, the coast, the islands, or the major cities, the locals value their music just as highly as ancient heritage. So, Christina made it a point to take me (as a newbie to Greeky culture apart from Corfu - Grill & Delivery) to a real Greeky performance. Here in Greece, they call it.......
BOUZOUKIA!!!
Thanks to Christina's father and friends, we found ourselves a hidden concert hall tucked away in downtown Athens. Inside, the locals sang the traditional songs, threw flowers, and danced the night away. The band was tight as hell! Roland made note that the guitarist and bassist were definitely metal-heads. The black shirts, long hair, piercings, and 6-string bass/7-string guitar were only slight indicators. Overall, cool peoples and an awesome time.
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| The throwing of flower pedals is a symbal of courtship and flirtation in Greeky culture. For us, it was just really fun to throw it at everybody. |
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| Little caterpillars found their way amongst the flowers. |
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It was a phenomenal way to end our stay in Greece. Roland definitely won't ever forget the energy in the Bouzoukia hall; while Christina will never forget the fun times had with her family. Thus, we depart with heavy hearts, but we will always have them on our minds.... Besides, there's no time sulk. WE HAVE MORE ADVENTURING TO DO!!!
HUNGARIA, HERE WE COME!!!!
Special shout-out to Kostas! We love and thank you very much for everything.
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