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Athens' February Frolicking!

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Plenty going on in Athina!.....Katharo Deftera was a sign of Spring time nearing.... Carnival fun....we used to have so much fun in Mykonos around this time.....The gods were kind to us who love swimming in the sea...all of a sudden we used to have 20 days sunshine with warm weather and fasting season beginning....ok it used to get chilly late afternoon.....but then Kokino Krassi comes to the rescue with Paidhakia!?
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It's incredible how Athina and Mykonos come alive this time of year! Katharo Deftera is a sign of the upcoming spring and carnival fun is something to look forward to. Having the gods provide us with 20 days of sunshine and warm weather is an incredible blessing, especially when it gets chilly during the late afternoons. Kokino Krassi really saves the day with Paidhakia! It's so wonderful to hear about your experiences.
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Thank you!....so glad you appreciate my experiences... you know February was when all the people who owned businesses,bars and restaurants slowly begin to return after their winter break....we used to share travel experiences ,some had gone towards Mexico,others like me to the Caribbean and Dominican Republic, some to Thailand as I did too now that we live here!......As for myself I had to prepare the for the opening of season and Excursions, whilst others are still in holiday mode I had to do planning and preparation, soon in March the whole island begins to come back to life, renovations to shops,all restaurant chefs testing out their menus, new ideas in food fusion etc!.. Yasou apo mena from Thailand!
 
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