… and So the Adventure Begins

APRIL 11: As soon as I settle into the new apartment, I will see about doing some of the touristy things that most people come to Greece to do. Honestly, meeting people, and soaking in the energy that is Greece is what I came for. But, of course, I will act like a tourist some before I leave. Since I will be right across the street from the Acropolis and the accompanying museum, it would be ridiculous not to.

Today I wandered, and when everything is walking, most of us would be limited in where we go, but I’m gaining stamina. One of my primary objectives today was to see if I could walk to the hotel where the tour bus will pick us up on next Monday. I can. I buy a roller cart that you see all over Athens. They can be bought at a 0$0 store (much like our Dollar Stores) for 13 euros. I will have to leave it here, but I think it would be well worth it.

I had the best Greek salad I have ever had at a taverna. They are nothing like what I’ve eaten in the U.S. The huge chunk of feta cheese atop a mount of fresh vegetables, including the sweetest tomatoes I can remember, make a beautiful picture.

And the street from the air BnB that leads into the restaurant / market area is lined with orange trees. I’m not sure you can see them in this photo, but they are the orange balls.

I also wanted to see if my debit cards worked in an ATM here. They do.

Other to-dos include enjoying a meze (small plates or appetizers) spread, eating octopus, trying Greek coffee (I’ve been having cappuccinos), finding a long skirt which is required for going into a monastery in Meteora (which I will also have to leave here because my bags won’t hold another thing — except a few small gifts — (so we’re talking “disposable” skirt!).

8:30 p.m. – Well, I had pretty close to a meze meal tonight — but the servings weren’t small. I went to Kati Anna Restaurant where Maria told me that the food is very original homemade and the owners very friendly.

The food WAS delicious and Konstandinos (Dino to Maria) serenaded me (I was the only one there) with singing beautiful Greek songs and playing music on a bouzouki.

It’s been a long day, moving early tomorrow morning (early for Greeks).

Love you!

Sharon