Photos From Alec's Greece Trip: Days 12-14
Friday June 26th they explored Rhodes and both visited their culinary school and also a hotel kitchen where an alum from Johnson and Whales works. So he can't always tell what kitchen photos were taken where... especially since they went to the culinary school two days in a row.
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| Greek culinary school teacher |
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| Alec's chef with the culinary teacher |
Saturday he forgot to send me any photos but they went to the beach in Rhodes and back to the culinary school to get some more hands on experience. Then explored old town and saw there the Colossus of Rhodes once stood; it's bad luck to rebuild and that is why they never have.
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| he actually made us this dessert for our family's 4th of July party. It's delicious! |
Where the Collossus one stood.
I got a big batch of photos Sunday morning. They had taken a ferry to another nearby island to Rhodes called Symi and spent the day exploring there. This was Alec's favorite stop of the whole trip.
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The desserts look so good! As does the scenery!! What was the dessert called that Alec made at home on the 4th? Looks flaky and delic!
ReplyDeleteIt's called Saragli; it's known as "rolled baklava."
DeleteFascinated at the rocky coastline and the kids still lying there- wonder if it hurt? Ha! That dessert looks amazing- did you like it?
ReplyDeleteThe dessert was incredible! I loved it. I've been on a few rocky/pebbly beaches like that. Typically they do hurt to walk on but once you are sitting or lying on a towel/blanket it's fine.
DeleteSo pretty! The mountains and the houses built in to them is how I imagine Greece.
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DeleteIt looks like Alec had a fantastic trip and I am betting he learned lots from the culinary school. Fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteHe really did have a great time and he learned so much.
DeleteWhat a wonderful adventure! Learning culinary skills and enjoying suh beautiful scenery with freinds-- the desserts look so delicious. We have a nephew that attended CIA in NY, and is the main chef at an embassy in Washington DC. The beach photo reminded me of the beach of my husband's home town in Italy that is along the Ionian Sea. It also consists of all pebbles.
DeleteAlec was really debating between the two school-- Johnson & Wales and the CIA. The CIA is beautiful! But I was pushing for J&W since it's a good 2 hours closer.
DeleteDid he say why he liked Symi the best??
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Because it was quiet and quaint and more old world feeling than most of the other areas they visiting since they stuck to a lot of the more major cities.
DeleteBeautiful scenery. So wonderful to be able to learn the culinary arts in the country itself.
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He loved learning their recipes.
DeleteI love the scenery! It’s so interesting how pebbly their beaches are compared to ours, where the sand slips through your fingers. Alec did a great job sending you all of his photos. My son went to Bali, and I think I only got three photos, so I’m impressed! Ruth@playworkeatrepeat
ReplyDeleteWe have a mix of both in New England.. and I'm pretty sure they do in Greece as well.
DeleteI kept thinking why does Rhodes sound familiar...then you wrote about the Colossus of Rhodes. Those skies are so blue! So, when are you going to Greece, Joanne?
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Right?! I tried to hard to get him to let me go as a chaperone.
DeleteI love how Alec mixed hands‑on cooking with sightseeing.
ReplyDeleteSymi looks so charming.
That dessert for the 4th of July is such a sweet souvenir recipe to share with family.
Yeah he really enjoyed the mix of baking with sightseeing too.
DeleteWhat an adventure he had! I'm sure he learned a lot too!
ReplyDeleteHe really did!
DeleteI haven't commented a lot because I've just been flying, but I've been savoring every photo. The cooking part gets me -- how cool is that!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! I thought that was so neat as well.
DeleteWhat an amazing trip. All that food looks fabulous. The water/sky looks so blue. Lots of memories for him!
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It really sounds like they all had an amazing time.
DeleteEverything looks wonderful- what an experience he had and such great food too- love the pics of the area and the beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it so pretty?
DeleteI can see why the day at that little island was his favorite. Looks like such a great place to explore. Amazing things the cooked/baked up too! It all looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like they ate so well all week.
DeleteThe food looks so yummy, I find myself wanting to eat....
ReplyDeleteMe too! His photos were making my hungry.
DeleteThe desserts all look so delicious - I've never been disappointed by a Greek dessert or pastry, to be honest. Everything I've tried has been "my favorite" LOL The beaches look fabulous - the water is so blue! Thanks for sharing his adventure with us!
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