After ferrying around the Greek islands and seeing the classic sites in Athens, we set out to explore more of the mainland on a twelve-day road trip. Beginning and ending in the capital city, a looped route brought us to mountainous Delphi and then through the Peloponnese, a gorgeous, historic peninsula in the southern part of the country.
Archive | July, 2015
The Ouzo Effect
The second most coolest thing about ouzo is the way this Greek aperitif transforms from crystal clear to milky white with the introduction of just a little water or, in the case of the slightly time-lapsed video above, an ice cube. Appropriately enough, this miracle of modern libations is called the ouzo effect, which, if you ask me to explain, I’ll just direct you to Elton John.
“All the science I don’t understand
It’s just my job five days a week.”
But the coolest thing about this black-licorice flavored liquor is how awesome it is to drink. And at roughly 40% alcohol by volume, a couple of these bad boys gives a whole different meaning to the term “ouzo effect.” Yamas!
A Scenic Tour of Naxos Island
Naxos knows how to greet visitors. Its most lauded landmark is visible even before setting foot on the island. Standing on an islet near the Naxos Town harbor is what looks like a giant picture frame—actually the Portara, a marble doorway and the only remaining part of a temple, begun in the 6th century BC and never completed, that was dedicated to Apollo.
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