Join us in LIVIN’ LOVIN ‘ and let’s take a walk.
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read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/
by: Peter Economides
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The article that appeared in TO VIMA newspaper on 21 December 2014, translated into English.
It encapsulates my new year wish ….. Greece as the West Coast of Europe.
Maybe it won’t happen this year.
Maybe not next. But it can happen.
If we want it …..
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Photo source: discovergreece.com
From Monday, February 1st, 2016, new Athens transport ticket prices take effect.
Questions answered in this page:
| Type of ticket | Ticket Price | Reduced Ticket Price |
| Intergrated ticket for all modes (Valid for 90 mins) | € 1.40 | € 0.60 |
| 24-hour ticket for all modes | € 4,5 | No reduced ticket |
| 5-day ticket for all modes | € 9 | No reduced ticket |
| 3-day tourist ticket | € 22 | No reduced ticket |
| Express Bus ticket for the airport | € 6 | € 3 |
| Metro ticket for the airport (also valid for Suburban Railway and all other modes) |
€ 10, ticket for 2 persons € 18, ticket for 3 persons € 24 |
€ 5 No reduced tickets for 2 or 3 persons |
| Return Metro ticket for the airport (for 2 journeys in under 7 days) | € 18 | No reduced ticket |
– Integrated tickets are valid for 90 minutes after their validation for transportation and transfers on: city Buses (excluding Airport express buses and X80 line), Trolley-Buses, Tram, Metro (all stations except Airport), Suburban Railway (only sections Piraeus – SKA and Magoula – Koropi).
– Tourist tickets are valid for: 1 round trip from/to Athens International airport by Metro or Express Bus and unlimited travel on all other modes for 3 days, including line X80 (for example from 10am on Friday till 10am on Monday). As of 2016, they are available at Athens Airport metro and bus station and Omonoia, Syntagma, Thiseio, Monastiraki, Akropoli and Piraeus metro stations.
– 24-hour and 5-day tickets are valid for transportation and tranfers on: city buses (excluding Airport lines) (the 24-hour ticket but not the 5-day ticket is valid for X80 line), trolley-buses, tram, metro (all stations except Airport), Suburban Railway (only sections Pireus – SKA and Magoula – Koropi, not for Airport). They are valid for 24 hours and 5×24 hours after the first validation. For example, from 1pm on Monday till 1pm on Tuesday for the the 24-hour ticket, and from 1pm on Wednesday till 1pm the following Monday for the 5-day ticket.
– Metro tickets for the airport are vald for 90 minutes after their validation for transportation and transfers on the same modes as the integrated tickets, plus a transfer from/to the airport with the metro. They are NOT valid for rides on Airport express buses. Same conditions apply for return metro tickets to the airport, and 2 and 3 persons tickets for the airport. Return tickets for the airport can be used for a return within 7 days.
– Express bus tickets for the airport are valid only for a ride on an airport express bus, and no other means of transport.
READ MORE ABOUT :
VIA: http://www.ekathimerini.com/
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Traffic restrictions in central Athens, aimed at curbing congestion and pollution levels, will go back into effect on Monday following the summer hiatus.
The restriction ring is delineated by Alexandras Avenue, Zacharof Street, Mesogeion Avenue, Pheidipidou, Michalakopoulou, Spyrou Merkouri, Vraxidos, Ymittou, Ilia Iliou, Frantzi, the start of Syngrou Avenue, Hamosternas, Pireos, Iera Odos, Constantinoupoleos, Achileos, Karaiskaki Square, Karoulou, Marni and Patission Street, where it meets with Alexandras.
According to the restrictions, cars with number plates ending in an odd number can enter the restricted ring on odd days and cars with plates ending in an even number can enter on even days.
SOURCE: http://www.ekathimerini.com/
photo: iefimerida.gr
It’s been a great year !
We enjoyed meeting new people, being together with old friends, feeling your love and appreciation, THINGS THAT ARE PRECIOUS TO US AND KEEP US GOING.
Here’s an overview of some of our events in 2014. We would appreciate it a lot if you gave us your views and opinions, such as what you liked or did not like, what you would want more of or less, etc.
Give us a piece of your mind just under the post on “leave a reply” section or by sending us an e-mail at info@livinlovin.gr.
This will help us get better. And remember: WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU ALL !
Stay tuned !!! Great things are coming up !
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Dora Stratou Dance Theatre
You can also follow our activities, info, news and see more photos on our official Page on Facebook
Two caryatids were discovered in Amphipolis, as officially announced by the Ministry of Culture with the removal of sandy soil in the area in front of the second septal wall. There, beneath the marble architrave, between marble pilasters, two exceptional caryatids of Thassian marble were discovered.
The face of the Caryatid in the west survives almost intact, while the eastern is missing. The caryatids have rich curls that cover their shoulders, while they wear a sleeved tuned. The right hand of one and the left of the other were “blocking” entrance to those who would enter the tomb. There were also traces of blue and red colour found upon the marbles. Among the soil, fragments of sculptures were found, such as a palm portion and smaller finger fragments. All this suggests thaht this is a standing monument of particular importance.
see all new photos/read more: HERE
Some days ago, we asked you what we were up to:
Well, is a BEER TASTING (now, that’s a first !)
And not JUST a beer tasting, we are talking about ALL the small breweries from all over Greece, Greek chutneys, Greek sausages, Greek cheese, etc. all from Greek start-ups !. All this cornucopia of flavors, will be in Nikaia on Friday the 18th of July, from 19:30 until …
The cost will be very low. Since the venue is also a retailers spot, you will be able to buy anything you like.
Please apply at info@livinlovin.gr
or land line: 2108077073, or cell: 6937073699
PS: the venue can only take up to 20 – 25 people. So hurry !!!
Dearest friends, WE ARE SO HAPPY !!!
Remember when I told you about a surprise we were preparing for you ?
Well, it looks like we can make it AT LAST!
You will all-and we mean AAAAAALL- have the chance to watch “MIKRA ANGLIA”, a multi award-winning film by Pandelis Voulgaris based on the book Mikra Anglia by Ioanna Karystiani. with English subtitles!
You will be the only ones to see the film with English subtitles at a cinema, as we have managed to get the rights from the company !
On top of that, you will see it at an open-air cinema in the Chora of Andros that will open exclusively for us.
Why we want you to see this film? Because when we saw it,we thought that it’s a must-see,we absolutely adored it !
Imagine seeing this film where it was made and being in the atmosphere !
There will also be a tour in Chora guided by a local very knowledgeable guide, and of course plenty of time afterwards to stroll the streets and lanes of a unique island town, try the local cuisine and take photographs.
Mark the dates: Saturday 31/05 & Sunday 01/06, and details will come very soon !
We are so HAPPY that our “little”dream is coming true !!!
Can you think of anything more attractive than spending
two days in Andros island living in the atmosphere of
an multi award-winning film, strolling the streets and lanes
of a unique island town, trying the local cuisine and taking photographs ?
We can’t !
Saturday 31/05 & Sunday 01/06
A) ITINERARY
On Saturday 31/05, departure from RAFINA PORT at 7:50 with the SUPERFERRY 2 of Golden Star Ferries (our tickets will be waiting for us on the boat)
Arrival in Andros after approx. 2 hours.
Upon our arrival we will take our bus from the port to Chora of Andros (approx 1 hour’s ride) and check-in at the hotels (we have booked two hotels as they are small), and rest for a little bit.
Then we’ll have a welcome raki/tsipouro/ouzo drink with a traditional local meze of course, under the big plane trees of the main square of Chora.
After that, we believe we would need a rest, as of the very early wakening.
In the afternoon, we will take a tour in Chora, guided by a local, very knowledgeable guide, who, among others, will show us the locations where the film was made. We will leave plenty of time afterwards to stroll round the streets and lanes of this unique island town.
After that, we will have our dinner at a local restaurant, and then go to the open air cinema which will open only for this occasion.
The film will start at about 9:15pm. (remember it is an open air cinema)
After such a long day, we will surely need a good night sleep.
On Sunday 01/06, the program will be flexible and relaxed
After a big breakfast we will sail !
If the weather allows, we will go round the most beautiful spots near Chora with a big kaiki. Swimming is a possibility.
As a plan B, if it’s windy, we’ll go walking in the orchards and the fields around Chora.
We can have lunch at a taverna by the seaside that we like (but this is optional) and then we will be spend the rest of the day in the Chora in any way you like.
For our return to Rafina, in order to get a group ticket, we all have to travel with the same company, any time you prefer. On that day, the departure times are:
at 14:45,
at 19:00,
at 20:00
NOTE THAT: the bus which will take you from Chora to the port, departs approx 1, 5 hours before the departure of the ship.
B) PRICES
140 euros/person for a single room
125 euros/person for a double room and
120 euros/person for a tripple room
These prices include:
Ferry boat tickets to Andros and back, a special bus for us from port to Chora of Andros and back**, the welcome ouzo with meze, the guided tour, the cinema entrance fee, dinner at the local restaurant, accommondation with breakfast, taxes and VAT
**We are still negotiating the price of the bus, as it is a monopoly. If we manage to get lower prices, the price per person will be lower.
The prices given above do not include:
The kaiki trip which is optional. The price is 12 euros/person
Lunch on Sunday.
Please apply as soon as possible, and until 23/5, as we need to book tickets and hotels
info@livinlovin.gr
land line: 210-8077073
cell: 6937073699
On your application please let us know:
a) No of people
b) No of children and their ages, as prices vary.
We need to know beforehand for the ferry tickets and the hotel (mark if you need a cot)
Ferry: children up to 5 years old, pay no ferry ticket, children aged 6 to 10 pay half ticket.
c) when you want to leave Andros, see options above
Hope to see you all there !
