Today, I plan to take a train to Thessaloniki in northern Greece. I am so ready to leave Athens, but first I run a few errands. I go to the post office and ship some items home to relieve my backpack of nearly nine pounds of useless weight. Yes, I know it’s expensive, but it’s
Since I was up late last night, I sleep in until 8:30 am. After my delightful breakfast of yogurt with fresh apple and honey, a hardboiled egg and hot tea, I visit Lycabettus Hill. Some travelers I met at the Acropolis on Monday said the views from Lycabettus Hill are spectacular. My hope is that,
The next morning, I have breakfast with the Kretz’s. I take my time getting my stuff together. Ron has an appointment mid-day, so I leave with him and he drops me at the subway. After 2 pm, I head back to the police station. All they do is provide me with a printed copy of
This morning, I head to the bus station to catch a regional bus to Cape Sounion, the location of the Temple of Poseidon. When I arrive at the bus depot, I realize I left my watch and jewelry in my hotel room. I want my watch to ensure I catch the return bus. The bus
Today, I finally make it to the Acropolis. I get there via the subway system, which is quite easy to use once you get the hang of it, and I exit half a block from the main entrance to the Acropolis. At the Acropolis, I purchase my ticket, which is actually a sheet of eight
Today is Sunday. I decide to sleep in as the English worship services aren’t until evening. When I do get going, I state and write my intention, “I will share a meal with someone every day.” I decide to go to the Acropolis today. After maneuvering the subway system, I get off at the Acropolis subway
At breakfast this morning, I grab the last table in the hotel dining room. I invite a woman, who appears to be alone, to join me. Marilyn, from Seattle, arrived last night. She is waiting to meet her sister, Sharon, and her brother-in-law, who will arrive later this morning. After breakfast, I go hunting for
I’m still tired so I get a late start today. I’m still working on my itinerary and feeling overwhelmed with so many options and so little time. On top of that, my AAA guide book shows Greece’s city names with the English spelling, while the AAA map shows city names with the Greek spelling. This
My first morning in Athens I feel exhausted and take my time getting up. I run errands – exchange currency, purchase a calling card, test to be sure my ATM card works, email my family of my safe arrival, and blog a little. I then spend some time just walking around, getting my bearings and
Elevators/Lifts – The elevators, or lifts, are extremely tiny. Four slender people of average size might fit in, but they would have to be comfortable being shoulder to shoulder or belly to belly. With my two packs on, I have to back in to the lift. Lights – When you get off the lift at