City Night Lights Amsterdam -- 2011

November 12, 2011 we decided to stroll around and explore Amsterdam city @ night. I've done this a couple of times already but on a different month, each month is special and each month in Amsterdam  have a series of activities and events goin on, for November one of the higlights is the  tradition of Saint Nicholas bringing gifts to children, celebrated in many countries, is an extraordinary occasion in Amsterdam. Saint Nicholas surrounded by his black servants arrives on a deck of a ship to Amsterdam. Later, the whole parade in a festive way accompanies him to the city center. Hundreds of thousands of children greet the procession. Customarily five tons of candies are given away. The parade ends on the Leidseplein, where Amsterdam mayor welcomes Saint Nicholas. It usually happened in the mid- weekend of November. The streets were brightened with lots of christmas decorations and lights. So pleasing and nice... I Love Amsterdam!!!

Piraeus-Greece

Welcome to Piraeus City

On board the tour bus to Piraeus

 

Olympiacos

Kariskkis Stadium

Piraeus City

Piraeus City 1

The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus

Piraeus City 2



Overlooking the Olympiacos and Piraeus Harbor

Zea Marina

Piraeus Seaside 1

Piraeus Seaside 1

Piraeus Seaside 3

Cafe View overlooking the seaside

Piraeus Outdoor Pool

FACTS:

Piraeus is a city next to Athens, it is where the the biggest port in Greece is located, the  largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Piraeus port is the chief exit point from the city by sea for destinations amongst the Aegean Islands and elsewhere in the east Mediterranean. Domestic destinations include all of the Aegean islands. Piraeus, a name which roughly means 'the place over the passage'. Piraeus, is a deserted small town, quickly became the leading port and the second largest city in Greee, while its prime geographical location and closeness to the Greek capital helped it continually to grow, attracting people from across the country.

Stadiums and Arenas located in Piraeus:

1. Olympiacos

2. Karaiskakis Stadium

3.Helleniko Staduim

Thing you can do while you're visiting Piraeus:

1. Take a ferry to the Greek Islands.

2. Have a nice walk in the harbour and enjoy the yachts and ships view.

3. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, 31 Ch. Trikoupi Street.
4. Enjoy swimming or tanning at Piraeus Seaside.

5. Discover Piraeus Cuisines.

6. Explore the liberated Piraeus night life.