Tasty seafood, local cheese pies. This is the fare that will get us hooked on Greece right out of the gate.

We swear, we searched for food in all of these places, and pictures of Octopi just kept appearing.

We have always known that we want to go everywhere together. This shared passion is as permanent in our relationship as the love we share for each other. This gift will help us cherish each moment we spend together, doing the things we love to do.

One of the first steps on our epic journey that will put us in Thessaloniki, Greece, but an important one!

Maybe not as glamorous, but there are times and there are places where an airport coffee is prized above all else. And we will be forever grateful to you.

Jet-lagged and walking wounded, this taxi ride will truly be a gift.

Our first night in Greece and a warm bed awaits us at this cool-looking place in central Thessaloniki. This night will give us the energy we need to take on the island-hopping we have ahead of us!

Sustenance for a day in Greece's second city.

Giving the gift of strong coffee for some jet-lagged travelers.

4 nights on one of the most undisturbed of Greek islands.

So fresh, it might still be squirming.

Alonissos is home to a sanctuary for the Mediterranean Monk Seal. Here they are allowed to pray and practice their beliefs without disruption. But seriously, a day experiencing this park would be one to remember. Hopefully we see one of these mugs!

Not a bad view.

Whether Octopi or some other type of seafood, this generous gift will help aid our digestion on Skiathos!

There may be propellers involved.

This loft will be home base during our two days of museum-hopping in Athens. We're looking forward to exploring the many outdoor markets the Monastiraki neighborhood is known for.

Navigating this Grecian Metropolis won't be easy, but we'll certainly be eating well thanks to you!

A quick and refreshing snack to help us get the most out of exploring Athens on a hot day.

After a good bit of haggling, of course, we hope to bring home a few interesting items from the many open air markets we will encounter to add some character to our home.

To walk amongst the gods...

Milos is a quiet island, perhaps most famous for being the place where the Venus De Milo was discovered in 1820. Being the history geeks that we are, this fact excites us just as much as the beautiful volcanic beaches Milos is also known for.

A *small* sampling of the local fare.

Cruising along the Aegean

Look at that view. It'll be our last one in Greece, and one that we will always remember. Or maybe we'll just stay.

Santorini may be pricey, but this will be one morning, noon, and night, we will not soon forget!

Santorini is known for its night life - so of course we will have to spend our evening on the island embarrassing ourselves on at lease one dance floor. We promise not to post pictures.

A quick flight, but hopefully one without the aforementioned propellers. This will put us back in Athens quickly enough to turnaround and skip over to Istanbul for our flight home!

We will be staying with a wonderful couple in a town very close to the airport. A stay here will leave us recharged and ready to get going with the final leg of our journey to Istanbul!

We mentioned that great couple we will be staying with near the Athens Airport - well, they offered to pick us up and drop us back off at the airport, so we won't have to worry about a taxi on these legs. This gift will help us compensate them for their eagerly accepted offer!

...or was it Constantinople?

A final full day on the ground for our trip, tasting the influence of two continents. This will give us a taste, knowing that we will need to return for the full Turkish experience.