ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to Risa Laib for her 25-plus years of dedication to the Rick Steves guidebook series. Efharisto poli to our tour-guide friends David Willett, Colleen Murphy, and Julie and Reid Coen for their invaluable help in shaping this book. Their travel savvy, knowledge, and understanding of Greek culture—and their never-ending quest to find the perfect ruined temple, secluded beach, bottle of ouzo, and other unique experiences—gave this book a firm foundation. Also, many thanks to Kiki Tsagkaraki-Rae for her help with the Greek survival phrases. Stin i gia mas!