Coffee on a Wednesday Afternoon

Spring has been so enjoyable and the weather has been perfectly spring-like. One our favorite things to do in spring is to a enjoy cup of coffee, or two, alfresco. It's always fun to visit different cafes and change our view. Plus, the kids alway enjoy getting away from home a little. Here's a series of shots taken one beautiful, spring Wednesday afternoon. The temperature was about 65 F/18C. Just perfect. 

A covered carousel, the children wondered when it would be working.

Alexandra running along the port. 

Foti is always impressed by the fishing vessels. 

Izabella looks for fish. 

It's great that there's a park near the cafe so that the children could play while we enjoyed our coffee. 

A friendly dog receives a lot of attention from the customers. 

Cappuccino!

I love the simple blue & white furniture here. Invigorating! 

We had coffee in Nea Michaniona 

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Greek Coffee

Greek coffee

I love weekends because it's always nice to slow down and take time for coffee. I snapped this photo last Sunday morning as we enjoyed coffee with our neighbors. We always make sure to have coffee with our neighbors on weekends regardless of how busy we may be. Good conversation is so therapeutic.

Coffee in Athitos

Although I had been visiting Greece for just about 18 years at the time, it wasn't until two years ago that I stumbled upon the lovely village of Athitos or Afytos, Halkidiki. A friend of mine from the U.S. was visiting, so we hopped in my tiny rental car and explored parts of Halkidiki that even I hadn't been. We chose to turn into the village of Athitos because we knew that since we were so close to the sea that having a nice cold frappe with a great view was inevitable.

Since having coffee in Athitos two summers ago, I've been talking to Kosta about it because although he spent nearly every summer in Halkidiki as a child, he had never been there. So, Saturday afternoon we had the chance to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee together in Athitos.

The weather wasn't perfect as it rained for most of the day, but it was still nice enough to enjoy a cup of coffee seaside. The view in Athitos was gorgeous despite the clouds. I highly doubt that this view is ever anything less than beautiful.

I took so many pictures during our time in Athitos and chose 16 for this post. Enjoy...

This little cat kept us company.

The front of the cafe, "On the Rocks". The cafe is actually upstairs & there's an artist's shop downstairs.

Kosta at our table.

I'm taking in the view. It's never enough.

Our little friend received a lot of attention.

Another view from where we were sitting.

I have taken a photo of this view once before. I'm not sure which one I like better.

There is a psarotaverna next to the cafe, the food smelled amazing! Imagine enjoying fresh calamari with this view.

More of the view.

Old buildings along the street are so interesting.

Tight squeeze tractor parking!

Stray dog...

A walk down the narrow streets of Athitos.

An adorable home.

A small church.

Some tourists enjoying the view.