On our last day on the island of Naxos, Greece, we retraced our steps to some of our favorite beaches and enjoyed the company of the resident cats. We sampled more local fare and beat the crowds to a slow but magnificent sunset glowing through La Portara, the stone gate of an ancient temple honoring Apollo, Greek god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, poetry, the Sun and light.
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Our third day on Naxos we set out to explore more of the island’s historical and traditional sites, including an olive oil museum, ancient architecture, and local food fare.
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I lost count of how many times we’ve been to Greece. Once we got a taste of the beautiful islands and turquoise waters, we were hooked. We returned to Athens in September of 2022 to catch up with our friends, then explored a new island: Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades.
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September is a great month to be in Europe and, if you are a beer and fun aficionado, Munich is a great destination. Oktoberfest brings music, colorful costumes, and lots of beer to the table, so you are sure to be entertained. Our Munich stop was brief in 2022, but thoroughly enjoyable, and we got a very quick taste of the city preparing for festivities.
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If you love a quaint classic European town—cobble stone streets, Roman viaducts, Medieval castles, and good food—Segovia should be on your “to visit” list.
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