The last day

On the last day in Greece, Greg and I decided to visit Agios Demetrious, (named after the patron saint of Thessaloniki, but started with a coffee at the Vibrato Espresso Bar--string players will understand :) 

We saw more Roman ruins en route. . . .

These mosaics are all that survive the age of iconoclasm (the deliberate destruction of the icons).

We also went into the Crypt which had some fascinating remnants.

We were both taken with the peacocks which are meant to symbolize immortality. 

This one was particularly splendid.

After sightseeing, we walked to the Ladadika district again for our lunch. Greek salad (no lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, onion, olives, sometime feta. 

What my grandmother (yaya) used to call kofte on pita bread. 

Chicken with lemon sauce, rice, carrots. 

I'm not a big dessert eater but these were really good!

I just like this water glass :) 

I had the 9.50 Euro menu which included bruschetta, cooked spinach, the chicken, dessert and a glass of wine. At today's exchange rate: $11.50!!! 

We napped for the rest of the afternoon, then packed for the trip home. On the last installment of the blog, I'll try to capture some of the emotion and thoughts I have/had about being in Greece.