Athens graffiti
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Last full day in Athens
Greece is not a rich country, but it is IMO all the more scenic because of that. There are a lot of rough edges here, and many crumbling structures lay caught in attractive ruin, at least for the present. This afternoon we wandered aimlessly, just following tiny overgrown alleyways. I must confess to having a… Continue reading
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The Next Day in Athens
Sam was really wanting me to send out an update on the day, but I told her I really didn’t have enough fodder for an interesting story. The day has been a food disaster—thus far Greek food has been amazing but it all came crashing down today. “So what am I supposed to write about,… Continue reading
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First Impressions of Athens
After the quiet—even silent!—streets of Japan, Athens seems very loud and bustley. It’s a much bigger city than I had realized. The airport felt a little third-world, with a zillion guys holding signs standing just outside the exits, and a huge taxi queue—yellow taxis are still quite in force here, our first was a stick-shift… Continue reading