by Eric | Nov 22, 2022 | Early Retirement
We purchased the property! The deed transfer occurred on October 3, 2022 and although the price was 285k EUR (Property + Furniture), the cost with all of the transaction fees (IMT Taxes 4.22%, Notary Fees 0.11%, Land Registry Office Fees 0.09%, and Lawyer fees 1.23%)...
by Eric | Nov 21, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
Surf Culture in my mind is a relaxed, calm attitude with a childlike enthusiasm for surf and sun. Unfortunately, it seems like the prevailing disposition these days in surfing is a demeaner more like that of a steroidal bully on a rampage. Beginners are derided as...
by Eric | Oct 16, 2022 | Destinations, Greece
According to The Crag, there are 3,950 climbing routes in Kalymnos with most of them being sport routes. The rocky little island is 183 nautical miles southeast of Athens and is located in the Aegean Sea. Interesting, Kalymnos was once known as the sponge trade...
by Eric | Oct 13, 2022 | Destinations, Greece
Athens Greece – The Acropolis! The Acropolis is perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the city of Athens. The area has been inhabited since 4,000 BC but most of the structures were built around 450 BC by the Greek politician and general Pericles. What...
by Eric | Oct 11, 2022 | Destinations, Greece
Athens Greece – Bike Tour The Athens skyscape is dominated by the Acropolis which is the old city center and sits atop a rocky hillside. Around the base are shops and restaurants with pleasant views of the ancient ruins. One good way to get an overview of the...