BY
JANET STEINBERG
Meeting and
mingling with local folks brings new meaning to travel. Viewing a destination
through the eyes of the locals adds another
dimension to any trip. Through such enriching experiences I was able to
get a better knowledge and understanding about the food, religion, music,
clothing, and history in a myriad of countries. Take a peek at some of the
people, and their surroundings, that widened my horizons around the globe.
Kalimera! (Good morning) was my greeting from
this adorable man in Mykonos Greece. My reply of Efharisto (Thank
you) and my best smile made us instant best friends. And without either
of us able to converse verbally, we managed to communicate a bit about his
beautiful whitewashed island. From my charismatic new best friend (whose
name I do not even know) I learned where to go for the best coffee, honey-drenched
baklava and ouzo (an anise-flavored
aperitif widely consumed in Greece).
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| CHARISMATIC GREEK GENTLEMAN IN MYKONOS |
