Aegina is is one of the Saronic Gulf islands, a Greek island not far from Piraeus, the port of Athens, and is a splendid day trip. On the way, going with friends and not on a tour, I looked over from the prow and saw a sea turtle below. Not huge, but vigorous. See http://www.greektravel.com/greekislands/aegina/
1, Old habitations are being refurbished, rebuilt, expanded. This: a work in progress.
Fisherman's cottage, Aegina Island, Greece
2, Octopus - hanging in the fish shops. Grill it. Goes in salads, or by itself. Just a little olive oil and garlic. To tenderize, the catch used to be pounded on rocks.
How to tenderize your octopus? It is possible to use old washing machines to beat-paddle the (dead) octopus for tenderizing. Recipe and lore for : for grilled octopus, go to http://www.departures.com/articles/octopus
3. Driving snacks. Aegina pistachios -- a variety among the best in the world. See http://www.nutsonthenet.com/page.html?chapter=1&id=27
1, Old habitations are being refurbished, rebuilt, expanded. This: a work in progress.
Fisherman's cottage, Aegina Island, Greece2, Octopus - hanging in the fish shops. Grill it. Goes in salads, or by itself. Just a little olive oil and garlic. To tenderize, the catch used to be pounded on rocks.
How to tenderize your octopus? It is possible to use old washing machines to beat-paddle the (dead) octopus for tenderizing. Recipe and lore for : for grilled octopus, go to http://www.departures.com/articles/octopus
3. Driving snacks. Aegina pistachios -- a variety among the best in the world. See http://www.nutsonthenet.com/page.html?chapter=1&id=27
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