market

Today I went to the market, in Thessaloniki.  If you really want to get a feel for the culture you have to check out the markets.  You can get everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to fresh fish and meat, to clothing, shoes, and accessories, even things for the home, table linens and curtains.  Everything is cheaper at the markets and it's always bussling with people.  The stand vendors are always yelling something out to get your attention and the atmosphere is really lively.  I took this picture of the olives because I don't think I've ever seen so many olives and different types before.  Sometimes they'll even let you have a sample so that you can see which ones you would rather buy.

Every town in Greece has their own market on a different day.  wherever you visit ask to find out when the "Laiki" will be taking place...it's definitely worth a visit.

xoxoChiika

beauty is in the eye of the beholder

I just love watching artists at work.  This artist was set up near Aristotelous Square and he was painting the White tower that can be seen along the waterfront.  I really enjoy drawing its been a passion of mine since I was little.  My parents tell me that before I was speaking I was drawing.  I usually like doing portraits and abstract, but my medium, is either pencil, conte, charcoal or pen.  I'm not good at painting so I always find it interesting to see painted art work, the way streaks of colors blend together to form a picture.  xoxoChiika

aristotelous square

Aristotelous Square

walking along the street leading to the Square

One of my favourite parts of Thessaloniki? Definitely! I love the old school architecture mixed with the modern feel of the cafes.  Marble and stone fill the walkways, making every step interesting.  This is a hot spot in Thessaloniki, at night time the sea front which is right across from the Square fills up quickly with all the locals at the cafes and bars.  Fashion is at its highest and the music gives a groove to your step as you're trying to find the most happening place to sit, have a drink and watch as the streams of people walk by. xoxoChiika

streets of thessaloniki

some cool art work ~ streets of Thessaloniki

Walking along the streets of Thessaloniki, I stumbled upon this graffiti along the side of a building.
To me graffiti is art work, I feel that it ads color and beauty to streets where there is nothing else going on.
I don't like when I see hate words or slander sprawled across buildings but this I definitely can appreciate.
xoxoChiika