Kavala part 1

Καβάλα is the 2nd largest city in Northern Greece (Thessaloniki is first). It was originally called Neopolis- Νεάπολις meaning "new city" and was founded by settlers from Thassos (the island right south of Kavala). 


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Cool stuff about Kavala:
-Was a base for Brutus and Cassius before they were defeated
-Has a ton of history dating back since the 7th cent. BC
-Has a super old castle that has been built around... literally houses are built upon the ancient walls that once kept outsiders far away
-Beautiful city!

1. The family Kate, Carrie and I stayed with was AMAZING!!! The mother cooked amazing food (the best postilito I've ever had) and the daughters were wonderful and happily showed us around everywhere we went! The thing that made me most excited was when walking into the room we were staying in at their house I found my bed like this... hahahahaha! AWESOME right?

We took a bus into the city from the village Orphani on a Saturday morning. 

Around this quiet village are ancient ruins from a castle. Michaela (our amazing highschool host) told us about the history behind these walls.  

 When the Turks and Bulgarians invaded the Orphani village people used to flee to the mountains with blankets and hid or through a secret tunnel under the mountain to escape to the sea.

This is overlooking the sea- its on the horizon. Imagine climbing through a cave under all of this to escape to the sea. Crazy stuff...

This is Kavala:

Looking up at the old city. 

This is a Saturday morning bazaar. You can buy anything here from clothes, food, freshly made honey or household goods.

This church was built for Saint Paul. Who first came to Kavala to preach the gospel. This beautiful tiled thing stands out front of the church. Unfortunately the church was locked.

Climbing up to the castle at the top of the mountain there are many modern beautiful houses like this!