Raj: We are almost packed and ready for our early morning departure tomorrow to Washington DC to spend a month in USA before returning home - hard to believe the end is fast approaching. We've spent the past few days doing a little sightseeing but mainly finalising the essentials for USA - accommodation and transport, leaving the rest until we get there. Earlier in the week we visited Camden Town Market and Vikki almost bought a pair of Dr. Marten's but declin...

Back to the land of English Raj: After what seemed like a long flight and 32 stops on the metro, we arrived back in Tooting, London. Back to the comfort of family, familiar surroundings and English! After 3 months in Europe everything seems so cheap in comparison. The "pound shop" brings the excitement of cheap things, including ice creams, cheesecake and chocolates so I'm very satisfied. I've been to the pub or drinking everyday (as you do) including taking...

Raj: After a few days off with an annoying cold, it was good to be back in the mix and be out and about. Disappointingly I missed the last day at the beach in Naxos and a day's excursion in Athens. I haven't lost my appetite however, and have continued to enjoy the fantastic Greek cuisine and the surroundings which go with it. Yesterday after a late start we made it to the Acropolis and the Museum, both of which are a must see for all visitors to Athens. It's...

Vikki: Now back in Athens, after a calm boat cruise in from the islands, we've geared back up into sight seeing mode, to check out the ruins around Athens. Today it was just me, Harley & Anouk, as Raj is still out of action with a cold. We headed into the city and went through ruins for the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate. Hot and dusty but amazing to see and still reasonably intact. We then visited the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympi...

Vikki & Raj: As we sit for down for our last meal on Naxos, the wind has picked up and for the first time there are grey clouds in the sky. There has been no rain here since the beginning of June, so everything is brown and very dry. Windier than Paros, Naxos is a much bigger island and self sufficient, not just relying on the tourists. Still miles of golden sand beaches and blue blue sea make it a popular tourist spot. There is much to see and do, though fo...