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It is my favorite time of the month again the Int’l Bloggers Club Challenge,  when I team up with my blogging friends to compare lifestyles from our respective countries .  As you may recall in the past months we have focused on shopping, and spring flowers, breakfast and much more.  This month’s theme is summer activities in Greece.  And boy, do I have lots of those. 

Έφτασε πάλι ο καιρός για το Διεθνές Bloggers Club,όπου μια ομάδα τεσσάρων φίλων από διαφορετικά μέρη του κόσμου συναντιούνται και συγκρίνουν τα έθιμα τους.  Όπως ίσως θυμάστε τους τελευταίους μήνες, έχουμε επικεντρωθεί σε ψώνιαανοιξιάτικα 
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, τα πρωινά και πολλά άλλα. Αυτόν τον μήνα το θέμα μας είναι οι καλοκαιρινές δραστηριότητες στην Ελλάδα. 

Summer rock, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
And now I will take you through a typical summer day in Greece.  This would be for areas outside the big cities where life there  moves at a much faster pace. 

Και τώρα θα σας παρουσιάσω μια τυπική μέρα του καλοκαιριού στην Ελλάδα. Αυτό ειναι για  περιοχές  έξω από τις μεγάλες πολεις όπου η ζωή τρέχει σε πιο γρήγορους  ρυθμούς.  

We start our day in the market, with a nice cup of coffee to wake up and meeting friends to plan the day.

Ξεκινάμε την ημέρα μας στην αγορά, με ένα ωραίο φλιτζάνι καφέ για να ξυπνήσουμε και να συναντήσουμε τους φίλους.

Breakfast at the cafe, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Then we are off to take care of our morning business.

Μετά φροντίζουμε της πρωινές δουλειες μας.

Taking care of business at the market, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
While out we may find more friends and so have another cup of coffee.   This may seem excessive but in fact, much business and networking takes place in the outdoor cafes. 

Ενώ έξω μπορεί να βρούμε περισσότερους φίλους και έτσι πίνουμε άλλο ένα φλιτζάνι καφέ. Αυτό μπορεί να φαίνεται υπερβολικό, αλλά στην πραγματικότητα, ένα μεγάλο μέρος των συζητήσεων για επιχειρήσεις και δουλειες γινεται στα υπαίθρια καφέ.

Discussing business at the cafe, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
We take care of our shopping in the morning because the stores close at 2 pm. Only the supermarkets remain open.  This was very hard for me to adjust to, after living in New York, the city that never sleeps. 

Κάνουμε και τα ψώνια μας το πρωί γιατί τα μαγαζιά κλείνουν στης 2 το μεσημέρι. Δυσκολεύτηκα πολυ να προσαρμοστώ με αυτό, αφού ζούσα στη Νέα Υόρκη, την πόλη που ποτέ δεν κοιμάται.

Shopping in the morning, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
At  this point we go home and have lunch and then it is siesta time.  It is a necessity here in Greece because it gets so hot you can’t go outside and even if you do, everything is closed. The only place to go is the beach.  

Σε αυτό το σημείο πάμε σπίτι και τρώμε το μεσημεριανό μας, και μετά ειναι  ώρα  για  ύπνο.  Είναι μια αναγκαιότητα εδώ στην Ελλάδα επειδή κάνει τόση ζέστη που δεν  αντέχουμε έξω και όλα είναι κλειστά. Το μόνο μέρος για να πάμε είναι η παραλία.

Going to the beach, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
For those of us who do not have set hours in the workforce (that would be me), we can afford to go early in the morning to the beach. But for the folks who have a steady job the beach time for them is after lunch.  

Για όσους από εμάς που δεν εχουμε σταθερές ώρες εργασίας (όπως εγω), μπορούμε να να πάμε νωρίς το πρωί στην παραλία. Αλλά όσοι έχουν σταθερή δουλειά ο χρόνος για  την παραλία είναι μετά το μεσημεριανό γεύμα. 

At the beach, lying on lounge chairs, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
The beach is more of a necessity here.  We view it as therapeutic and the sea water beneficial to our health.

Η παραλία είναι θεραπευτική και το θαλασσινό νερό ευεργετικό για την υγεία μας.

Swimming In the water, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
 A ​ small tidbit.  The word “Afternoon” refers to the hours after the siesta.  In the summertime it would be after 6 pm. 

Η λέξη “Απόγευμα” αναφέρεται στις ώρες μετά τη σιέστα. Το καλοκαίρι είναι μετά τις 6.

Beach fun, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Some go to the beach for a few hours, take their “Bath” and then head home.  Others make an afternoon out of it, and spend the day and evening at the beach. Needless to say, there are many cafes and bars at the beach for refreshments and food. 

Κάποιοι πάνε στην παραλία για λίγες ώρες, κάνουν το μπάνιο τους και  επιστρέφουν  σπίτι.  Άλλοι  περνάνε την ημέρα και το βράδυ στην παραλία. Υπάρχουν πολλές καφετέριες και μπαρ στην παραλία για αναψυκτικά και τρόφιμα.

Beach lounge chairs next to cafes and bars, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
There are marinas all over Greece.  They are used by professional and amateur fishermen. We also have quite a few sailboats docked in our marina. 

Υπάρχουν μαρίνες σε όλη την Ελλάδα. Χρησιμοποιούνται από επαγγελματίες και ερασιτέχνες ψαράδες. Έχουμε επίσης αρκετά ιστιοπλοϊκά στη μαρίνα μας.

Boats in the Marina, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Once the afternoon is upon us, the stores re-open (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays).  That took me years to get used to. At this time, people leave their homes and go to visit their friends, or out for a cup of coffee. 

Το απόγευμα τα μαγαζιά ξανανοιγουν. Αυτό μου πήρε χρόνια να το συνηθίσω.  Ο κόσμος  βγαίνει  έξω για καφέ η πηγαίνουν επίσκεψη σε φίλους. 

 Cafes in the Town Square, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
A stroll in the church court yard, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
The expression “going out for a cup of coffee” is not literal.  It encompasses going out to town to meet with friends and just a general outdoor meeting of people.  Even folks that don’t drink coffee use this expression. 

Η έκφραση “βγαίνω έξω για  καφέ” δεν είναι κυριολεκτική. Περιλαμβάνει μια γενική εξωτερική συνάντηση των ανθρώπων. Ακόμα και άνθρωποι που δεν πίνουν καφέ  χρησιμοποιουν αυτή την έκφραση.

Going out for coffee, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Now is also the time to take the kids to the playground.

Τώρα ειναι η καταλληλη ώρα για τα παιδιά να πάνε στην παιδική χαρά. 

Children's playground, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
The older kids play soccer in the main square. 

​Τα παιδιά παιζουν μπάλα στην κεντρική πλατεία. 

Children playing soccer at the square, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
At the square, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Α horse drawn carriage ride. 

Μια βόλτα με το άλογο. 

Horse drawn carriage, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Shy horse, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
There are so many beautiful outdoor plazas and public spaces that it is easy to see why we love to go out for coffee every chance we get. 

Υπάρχουν τόσες πολλές όμορφες πλατείες και δημόσιους χώρους που είναι εύκολο να καταλάβει κανείς γιατί μας αρέσει να βγούμε έξω για καφέ με κάθε ευκαιρία.

Beautiful outdoor space, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
At night when the sun goes down we gather in cultural centers for Theater, Music and Dance performances.  I am lucky to have this one in our town which is outdoors. We also have local vineyards that host events over the summer. 

Τη νύχτα, όταν ο ήλιος δύει μαζευόμαστε σε πολιτιστικά κέντρα για θεατρικές, μουσικές και χορευτικές  παραστάσεις. Είμαι τυχερή που έχουμε υπαιθρο θέατρο στην πόλη μας.  Επίσης εχουμε τοπικούς αμπελώνες που έχουν εκδηλώσεις κατά τη θερινή περίοδο.

Outdoor theater space, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
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​After all of this activity I am ready for bed.  But many go out to restaurants and bars for late dinner or drinks.  The younger set goes to the many clubs which open after midnight and dances the night away till the morning.  Too much excitement for this old mom.

 

Μετά από αυτές τις  δραστηριότητες είμαι έτοιμη για ύπνο. Αλλά πολλοί πηγαίνουν σε εστιατόρια και μπαρ για δείπνο αργά το βράδυ ή ποτά. Οι νεότεροι πηγαίνουν στα πολλά κλαμπ που ανοίγουν μετά τα μεσάνυχτα και χορεύουν όλη τη νύχτα ως το  πρωί. Πολλή ένταση γι’αυτη τη μαμά. 

Theatrical performance, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
I prefer evening boat rides into the sunset. ​  Did I mention that the country shuts down for the month of August?  Everyone is on vacation then.  The folks who live in the big cities come to the country and go to the many islands.  I consider myself lucky to live in an area that others consider to be a vacation spot. 

Προτιμώ βραδυνές βόλτες με τη βάρκα στο ηλιοβασίλεμα.  Ανέφερα ότι η χώρα κλείνει τον Αύγουστο;  Όλοι είναι σε διακοπές. Οι άνθρωποι που ζουν στις μεγάλες πόλεις έρχονται στη επαρχία και πάνε στα πολλά νησιά. Θεωρώ τον εαυτό μου  τυχερή  που  ζούμε σε μια περιοχή που για άλλους είναι ένα σημείο διακοπών. 

Boats at the marina, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Of course there are some lucky folks who also have their ancestral homes in the mountains.  They go there for a few weeks during the summer.  Don’t ask me what they do there.  I need to be near the water.

​That should  cover it for our summer activities in Greece.  I’m sure many of my readers can easily add to the list.  If you’d like to see more past challenges click here

Φυσικά υπάρχουν και κάποιοι τυχεροί άνθρωποι οι οποίοι έχουν τις οικογενειακα  σπίτια στα βουνά. Πηγαίνουν εκεί για μερικές εβδομάδες κατά τη διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού. Μην με ρωτάτε τι κάνουν εκεί. Εγώ πρέπει να είμαι κοντά στη θάλασσα.

Κι έτσι κάλυψα τις καλοκαιρινές μας δραστηριότητες στην Ελλάδα. Είμαι βέβαιη ότι πολλοί από τους αναγνώστες μου μπορεί εύκολα να προσθέσουν στη λίστα.​ Για να δείτε όλες τις προκλήσεις  πατηστε  εδώ.

A lone boat in the water, Summer Activities in Greece Int'l bloggers Club Challenge theboodocksblog.com
Now off to visit the other three bloggers where you can see the summer activities of their countries.  What activities are unique to your regions? Do you also have siestas?  Do the stores in  your areas close and leave you suffering like me?

Τώρα επισκεφθείτε τις άλλες τρεις μπλογκερς να δείτε τις καλοκαιρινές δραστηριοτητες που έχουν  στις χώρες τους. Ποιες δραστηριότητες είναι μοναδικές για τις περιοχές σας; Έχετε επίσης μεσημεριανούς ύπνους; Κλείνουν τα καταστήματα στις περιοχές σας και υποφέρετε σαν εμένα;
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Αν σας αρέσει αυτό που βλέπετε, να το μοιραστείτε με τους φίλους σας, ή να το αποθηκεύσετε στο Pinterest. Επισεις μπορείτε  να εγγραφείτε στο blog μου και να λαμβάνετε τις περιπέτειες  μου δύο φορές την εβδομάδα στο e-mail σας.

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tomthebackroadstraveller

Monday 15th of July 2019

...summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors and Greece is no exception. Wonderful images, thanks for stopping by.

Mary

Monday 22nd of July 2019

Thanks Tom, Greece is made for the summertime.

Carol

Sunday 24th of July 2016

I know many countries in Europe have siesta time. Personally, it sounds wonderful to me. It sounds like you live in a really beautiful area, Mary, just like our youngest son and his family who live by Lake Michigan in a resort town.

Mary

Monday 25th of July 2016

It really is so beautiful Carol. The only drawback is that tourism is down and so we cannot be hosts to visitors who would otherwise come to our beaches. Perhaps all these diffuculties will pass and tourism will pick up again. As you can see we have much to offer.

Pili

Monday 25th of July 2016

Mary that's a nice summer day in your beautiful town. I think we all in the Mediterranean have siestas, it's too hot between 2 and 4pm to go anywhere. Our local shops also close and open at that time, we only have big supermarkets that remain opened from 10 am to 10 pm. You are fortunate to live so close to the beach and enjoy your boat rides and have a bath early in the sea when there aren't too many people. Coffees are always full here too. By the way, love the picture of the summer rock!

Mary

Monday 25th of July 2016

Pili, we have much more in common than differences. Our stores close at 2 and open at 6 and in the winter it is pushed back an hour. As for the supermarkets they open at 9 and close at 9 pm. The summer rock was a creation of Ina the Tea Lady. I borrowed the photo from her. haha.

Marjan Hoebeke-Pfaff

Monday 25th of July 2016

Hello Mary, you're indeed very fortunate to live where other people go on vacation. I would love to live near the sea, that's why I try to go an visit my parents as often as possible. The sea touches my soul and sometimes I have a deep longing for it. Thank you for taking us on this little trip! Have a lovely summer, Marjan

Mary

Monday 25th of July 2016

Marjan that is exactly how I feel too. I have a longing for the sea and it touches my soul too. I could not imagine living in the middle of a continent. I would feel as if I'm chocking. It's good that you have someplace to go in order to enjoy the seashore. A break from your ordinary life. Have a wonderful summer!

Katrin

Monday 25th of July 2016

Mary, Greece looks like so much fun and having the beach in the hot weather sure is great, hey? Here all shuts down for siesta, it took me a while to get used to that as well, except for the malls of course, those are open, but you won't see many people outside during siesta hours. It's so hot here as well! I love the tour you gave us with all the amazing spots to visit and see, it would be a fun summer trip!

Mary

Monday 25th of July 2016

We live in very similar areas the only real difference is the language. Also we Greeks yell a lot, when we are talking, I don't know about the Spaniards. Would you believe it that there are no malls around here. There are some but they are about an hour away in the city. Enjoy your summer Katrin!

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