Greek myths and Turkish delights

I got to go for a long weekend down to Lesbos, a Greek island near the coast of Turkey! I was really looking forward to seeing some Sun, eating some nice Greek food and catching up with my friend from Tassie, Katie. I was not dissapointed!

I know Katie from school back in Tassie, and Katie has been on a month long all expenses paid "Greek culture school" trip along with about 100 people from around the world. I think the Greek government want to encourage Greek people who live in other countries to hold on to their heritage - and as a way to encourage them to do this, they fly to Greece and show them how great it is. Not bad eh!? Anyway - Katie had just finished up her time there and was visiting her family in Lesbos - so I came and stayed with her and her extended family!

* These kids are not Katies extended family - but they were cute and funny!

We spent our first day in Turkey in a small town called Avalyik. I loved this place straight away - it was warm, friendly, completely different to Greece (and the rest of Europe), and very beautiful. We met a turkish boy who wanted to "improve his english" by showing us around the city (and certain shops!) and offering us tea - reminds me of india! He was lovely guy though, so we spent some time with him and learnt a few turkish phrases - all I can say is that I'm glad I'm learning Dutch!

The next day we hired a nice little red car and drove around Lesbos!! fun fun...and we spent our final day relaxing in Mytilene and walking to tourist attractions that were closed because it was winter ... doh
A lesson learned - if I had my time again, I would have done everything the same - except the travel itinery. I don't know what I was thinking but I'm sure there must have been a better way to get to Lesbos than 12 hours of travelling! Oh well - you live and learn - and I managed to get stuck into a really good book during my journey. Thanks for the recommendation Glenn.