Not exactly Greek, but there are quite a few of us here, that have enjoyed a Big Mac over the last few days!I was hoping for a vanilla milkshake (but, the machine was broken today, so my children shared a McFlurry instead). Yes, McDonald's has opened again for the summer months (only) in Kos Town, and you can find it a few paces away from the Harbour, and close to the Main Square.
The children played in the Main Square,which is home to many Coffee Bars (and pigeons), it is a perfect place to sit and 'people watch', It is very popular with the locals, especially at the weekend. During the summer, most people sip Frappes, which are iced coffees, (you can ask for a spoonful of ice-cream in, or for a 'rare' treat, I love it with Bailey's). On a hot summer's night, chilled beer, goes down a treat, (Mythos, is a Greek one, which is favoured by many.
Retsina is a famous drink in Greece (very strong wine), as well as Ouzo, a classic Greek 'spirit', flavoured with anise,(which should come with a warning how potent it is, after several)! Intoxicating!
Most of the Coffee Bars in and around the area, offer a whole selection and variety of coffees, soft drinks, long & short ones too, cocktails & liqueurs. Snacks are also served.
The Museum is also found here. I will go inside on another day, probably when I don't have an over sized handbag, (with everything you can imagine inside ),pushchair....and two young children, that want to touch everything, with me! There are some beautiful statues, and it is well worth a visit.
Walk through the extravagant Bougainvilleas, which grow in abundance over the walls, enter The Bar Street of Kos Town, and another popular Restaurant area. You will find also ancient ruins of The Sanctuaries of Aphrodite and Heracles. They even have plaques now, telling you a information as to what is what!!! This was the original Harbour Quarter - The Agora, and you can still see remnants today. Pictures to follow in the next Blog post...!
Dinner plans (with my husband, before he starts working ALL summer) as well as a trip to the Beauty School in Kos for a free haircut, went pear shaped....and I forgot the football was on! So I'm just going now (to have my hair cut)....dinner is now postponed....til the weekend!
Wow, the photos look lovely. Keep them coming!!!
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