Greece is a country located in Europe with a very fascinating culture. The language spoken is Greek and the capital is Athens. Tourism is a main attraction for the country because of its beautiful islands and rich history. Greece's population is almost 11 million people. Food and music are a big part of Greek culture.

Postcard

"Kalispera" means good morning in Greek. It is a way to greet someone else you see in the morning to be polite. Athens is the capital of Greece and home to the Acropolis. The Acropolis is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Greece. There are 220 Cyclade islands. Santorini is known for its white architecture that contrasts with the blue sea. Mykonos has huge windmills that are a huge tourist attraction.

Annabelle Kahn

185 Faculty Street

Boone, NC 28607

Kendall Kahn

Annabelle,

Kalispera! That means good morning in Greece! I just woke up in the beeaufuil Athens. It is the capital of Greece and filled with so much history. We are planning to go to the Acropolis today which is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Tomorrow we set off on a cruise to the islands. We will visit Santorini and Mykonos which are two of the Cyclades Islands. I wish you were here! I have eaten enough tzatziki for the both of us!

Restaurant Menu

Food is a huge part of greek culture. Olive trees grow very well in the Greece climate, therefore olive oil and olives are a big part of Greek cuisines. Tzatziki is a dip made of greek yogurt and cucumber. Greek dishes are made up of local products found in the Mediterranean region.

The Greek Cafe

Appetizers Sides

Tzatziki & Pita Bread -6 - Village Salad - 5 -

Hummus & Pita Bread - 6 - Pita Bread - 4 -

Spanakopita - 7 - Avgolemono - 5 -

Tiro pita - 7 -

Main Dishes Dessert

Souvlaki -12 - Baklava - 7 -

Chicken Kebab - 12 - Lokma -6 -

Moussaka -10 -

Salmon - 14 -

Journal Entry

The Feast of the Annunciation, also known as the Greek Independence Day is celebrated on March 25th. In 1832, the first document was signed that central Greece would be independent. The country goes at a standstill on this day and celebrates with parades. There is a big parade in Athens, but many other towns and villages have parades as well. Traditional greek food is sold by vendors on the streets and there is music and dancing.

March 25th

Today we celebrated Independence Day! We began the day by watching the armed forces parade throughout Athens. It was so neat because everyone was cheering and having fun. Then we walked around to find a vendor that had we wanted. I had spanakopita and lemonade. Kelsey had Souvlaki and baklava. We quickly ran back to the front because the school children began to march through the streets. They were carrying the Greek flag. There were dancers wearing bright blue and white outfits. It was so neat seeing how different countries celebrate their independence day!