Two Slices of Mediterranean Passion
Because One Slice is Never Enough!
My first week in Greece, I felt like a Goddess. It was not my first time in Greece and Greece was not the only country I had been to which circled the Mediterranean. But in Greece, I felt the Mythical Magic of the Mediterranean like no other place on Earth.
Greek men looked at me differently to the men in Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. For example, the men in Italy looked at me like they were one second away from touching me. Yes, many of them actually did touch me without permission. The forthright grabbing was giggle inducing until it became annoying. I felt more like a piece of meat than a woman.
There is a fine line between arrogance and confidence that arrogant men are unaware of. They are also the men who assume that all women like arrogant men. For many of us women, arrogance is a turn off, while confidence is a turn on!
The men in Greece arouse different reactions thus emotions in me. They looked at me like I was a beautiful Goddess who they wanted to make love to. Yes, they confidently got right to the point, telling me what they thought and what they wanted. The difference was in their manner. The energy between us flowed naturally. Sensual, exciting, luring while reassuring and very yummy.
I don’t know what I enjoyed more – flirting with my Greek Island Captain on a sailing boat or my fling with the Greek Michelin Star Chef. Even the older Greeks, both men and women alike were warm and inviting. Whether on the mainland or on the islands, I felt welcome. Daily I was asked, “You Greek? You look Greek!” I'd answer, “I’m Australian with a Lebanese background.” To which they always replied, “Ah, you are our sister then.” Gee, I felt at home.
Whether your tooth is sweet or savoury … whether your palate leans towards the united flavours of lemon and oil or cheeses and tomato bases … once the Mediterranean has soaked into you, it saturates your heart and resides in your soul forever!
Those of us who were either born around the Mediterranean or whose DNA is linked to it, knows that no matter how far away you go, you will always be connected to it. Those who have been kissed by the Mediterranean Sun know that he is different.
My olive skin colours differently in Greece, radiating a golden brown. The transition from sun kissed to golden brown is faster than the easy going pace of the Greek Island, which I love.
There are so many reasons to love Greece. And how could you not fall in love with the Greek kittens. And the magic of the aqua blue Agean!
Hot blooded people are Passionate on many levels. Some are fiery in spirit but even those who are calm are still passionate in a cool easy going way. A bit like taking a dip in the aqua waters while feeling the Greek sun still doing what it does best. I know I’m not alone when I confess that I am enchanted by Greece. It is the land of Divine Goddesses and Sexy Gods.
Let’s not forget the delicious food … grilled octopus in olive oil, lemon and vinegar … slow cooked lamb shanks … healthy dips of tzatziki, melitzanosalata and taramosalata … shallow fried fish … grilled souvlaki … and traditional “Horiatiki – Village Salad” which is known worldwide as Greek Salad. The food not only tastes good but you know it is good for you.
Greece can be likened to an exceptional Moussaka. There are many layers to this delicious meal. It has the same yumminess as lasagna, without the pasta and with the added goodness of vegetables.
The sun, the sea, warm hospitality from wonderful people, great food, good times, excellent shopping – overall, an experience you want more than once!
Tastes Yummy … and one slice is never enough!
