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Athens, Greece
September 16, 2010 - September 19, 2010
Location: Athens, Greece
Review
Title: Gyros
Date: 09/19/2010
Gyros are not pronounced the way we do in the US. with a J sound & long I. They sound like u are saying the word hero. With the r rolling of the tong
Story
Title: Adonis our tour guide
Date: 09/16/2001
Today we received our first lesson
in Greek. Kalimera everyone. Everything here is Ola Kala!
Review
Title: Delta 250
Date: 09/16/2010
Slept through most of it....best part was seeing the arch of Italy's boot. From my window
Review
Title: Coffee
Date: 09/17/2010
Coffee is the thing to do here. With refills
Review
Title: Taverna Plaka
Date: 09/17/2010
Spinach Pie &.Baklava
Story
Title: 1st Day in Athens
Date: 09/18/2010
History was never one of my favorite subjects in school. Maybe because I learned about in from the letters off a page! But when I experience the tangible parts of a civilization & it's history with my own senses I usually wish I was an archaeologist & anthropologist!
There never Is nothing like the real thing.
First day in Athens was spent successfully fighting jetlag; After settling in we when for a late lunch. I had my first official Greek spinach pie & was not dissapointed. I also enjoyed some Baklava & fruit. Walking around the city is a very enjoyable experience with a nice mix of old & new; my roomy Beverly and I went to see the changing of the guard! Interesting and impressive.
Greek Graffiti and other local urban art! Along with pigeons that jump on your hands if you want them too! (not me) lol and stray dogs that make Athens their living room taking naps on street corners.
And more to come!
Story
Title: Day 2 Athens
Date: 09/18/2010
Whats with the stray dogs?
Review
Title: Everest
Date: 09/18/2010
Sandwiches etc
Review
Title: "Kafe-neon"
Date: 09/19/2010
In the plaka epiharmous st& tripoden
Had "ouzo" tspidoro ; zucchini balls; & Greek salad excellent authentic non tourist spot
Review
Title: Athens Gate Hotel
Date: 07/27/2011
Great breakfast! Awesome view of Acropolis on garden roof! Simple clean rooms with a balcony. Hotel was in the heart of city and in walking distance to major landmarks
Review
Title: Thought
Date: 07/27/2011
Can't wait to eat authentic Greek food!! Yup! And Greek Yogurt!!!
Review
Title: Thought
Date: 07/27/2011
They say when something is not understood "it's all Greek to me" I heard recently those in Greece say "It's all Chinese to me" well then it's a good thing I'm learning Chinese then LOL
Review
Title: Thought
Date: 09/24/2010
Can't wait to see all the history!
Review
Title: Around Town
Date: 09/24/2010
Athens is relatively safe. But watch out for pickpockets.
Metro is only 1 euro
Tap water is safe to drink
Things to buy:
Olive oil, jewelry, accessories,
Athens looks flat but is not. Has many hills.
Most of the city was built in the 60s
Pop. of Geece is 11mil
Pop of Athens is 5mil
Review
Title: Thought
Date: 09/24/2010
Σδγφσηηψξλγδσβχγξξδδβκωρε!
Story
Title: 2nd & 3rd day in Athens
Date: 09/19/2010
The acropolis ; mars hill; temple of Zeus; gyros; ice cream; zucchini balls; geek salad; chocolate ice cream and avoiding shopping as much as possible; train to piraeus to check out the port; final walk in Athens finding hidden treasures
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