Wow I don't think I've ever seen so much history in my life! Yesterday we saw the Olympieion, Arch of Hadrian, Theatre of Dionysos (where all the great playwrights had their plays originally performed!) and the Acropolis ( which has several temples including the infamous Parthenon dedicated to Athena), along with several other amazing monuments, temples, etc. Today, we explored Agora and the ancient gates to Athens. I actually say on a stone that a Spartan could have sat on (or most likely fought on against the Athenians) over 2000 years ago!
Everyone loves talking english here, I can't even finish a conversation using solely greek, but I guess I shouldn't complain!
I think I have had a pita with tzazkiki sauce (or however you spell it) every day so far. It's so delicious! And they are only 1.80 euros, which is not bad at all in Plaka (Old Athens area). They eat so healthy here too. I feel that with the exercise we are getting, I will definitely come home slightly leaner. We found a little hole in the wall that sells fruit so each day I've just gotten some apples and a liter of water there, and it keeps me hydrated during our excursions. It's so hot here, even with the wind. I love Athens, but I'm really excited about getting close to the water and swimming at the end of every single day in Crete. I tried the greek beer here, it's nothing to write home about (not that I usual have a different opinion about beer in general) but it actually wasn't half bad either! I know, shocking for me to say, but it's true!
Hope everyone in the States is doing well! I'll continue to keep you posted!
1 comment:
That´s a great price for a pita. Everything here is expensive. Its difficult to get a meal in the city for less than 10€. Its great though now that I am eating meals with my family. As far as swimming the water temperature is great in the Mediterranean but there is a lot of trash in the water here in Spain.
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