Cape Sunion
Poseidon Attica Athina Lord Byron Aegean Sea Add glorious sunsets to the heady mix above to get an inkling of the stir of emotions I felt as the bus snaked its way along this beautiful coastline. I saw a woman standing waist-deep in the still ocean, her arms stretched out, soaking up the sunshine and view. Fathers and mothers were taking a walk on the beach with their children. The cafes were full of sun-worshippers sipping their wine, smoking, drinking coffee. And it's supposed to be winter! We arrived at the Cape just as the sun was setting. I didn't want to listen to our guide, Joy, telling people the obvious things that anyone could google, so I left the group and went straight to the top for a last photo. The wind was cold now. I rushed back to the cozy cafe, got a bottle of St George red (Agiorgitiko) and watched the sunset. feeding the little sparrows some of the pretzel-bagel like snacks that are so...