ATHENA

We did not get off to a good start in this city - we arrived for a cold snap and spent the first morning walking around, miserable in woolen hats and rain jackets. After half a day of trying to be good tourists and see the sights despite the weather, we gave up. We retreated to our dorm room after passing by the supermarket to pick up snacks and a 3litre bottle of the local wine, retsina (just 3 Euro for 3 litres!). Once back at the dorm we turned the heating on full and then proceeded to dress for the occasion - we couldnt visit Greece without having a toga party could we??









After a failed first day sightseeing the weather turned it on for us the next day and we had a fantastic day in the sun at the Acropolis and Roman Agora. After visiting the most expensive 'flea' markets in the world, we had a great dinner at a Greek Taverna complete with fire and folk singing.



View over Athens from the Acropolis









Parethenon at the Acropolis







Catnap at the Acropolis