Three Glorious Gustatory Weeks

We spent most of Sept. in Italy and Greece, eating our way from Rome--through Pompeii and Naples--to the Amalfi Coast's Positano to Athens to Rethymno, Crete. Here are the 30 best foodie photos out of over 2,000 total shots by the hubby.

Caprese salad with the best mozzarella ever, Obika, Rome:



















Mercato Trionfale, Rome:















































































Late-afternoon espresso pick-me-up, Rome:














Multitudinous espresso and cappuccino makers, Roman outdoor market:














Street vendor at night, Rome:














Figs, Chez Black, Positano:














Tiny neighborhood market, Positano:














Chicken souvlaki, Savas, Athens:














Central Market, Athens:









































































































Gyros, Rethymno:














Outdoor market, Rethymno:








































Octopus vase, National Archaeological Museum, Athens:














Piglet sculpture, National Archaeological Museum, Naples:














Bacchus (god of wine) sculpture, National Archaeological Museum, Naples:














Restaurant awning, Rethymno:














Pomegranates, Rethymno:














Needless to say, it was a glorious trip, giving us lots of memories--gustatory and non--but it seems that the ones I go to every day are the ones involving food. Maybe it's because I'm always hungry, and remembering all those terrace breakfasts, afternoon picnics, and moonlit dinners makes me feel full. Yes, that, and that remembering all those meals and market strolls conjures the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes--the sensuousness--of it all like I'm there again.

Note: If you're planning a trip to any of the places we visited, and you're looking for some advice, just leave me a comment. I kept a journal so I'm ready and waiting to give restaurant suggestions, must-have dishes, and more.