Despite the luggage drama, and really, what can I do but laugh?, we are enjoying Athens. The one draw back is that it is very very HOT! (I know I should be used to it living in Houston, but it is intense!) Thankfully, we are taking our time, stopping to rest in the shade and people watch, and drinking wonderfully refreshing slushy drinks.
After a great night's sleep, we ventured out to explore the city for a few hours. We visited the Temple of Zeus, National Gardens, and Syntagma Square. We had an enjoyable lunch at a cafe amongst fun and interesting shops. I had an amazing salad called Mimosa, which was lettuce, arugula, apples, oranges, cucumbers, and this incredible citrus cream dressing. The dressing reminded me of a yummy dessert that my mom makes.
We're taking a break to get out of the heat and watch World Cup soccer for awhile (and deal with the luggage situtaion), then planning to head to the Acropolis when it cools down a bit.
Tomorrow we are hoping to take a day trip to Nafplio, which is on the coast. It is a town with cobble stone streets, and a castle that you have to climb 999 steps to reach. In the afternoon, we will go to a beach to swim and have a picnic lunch. This is a small tour with our hotel. However, at least 7 people need to sign up, otherwise they won't go. So we'll see.
In the meantime, hope you are all doing great. Thanks for the comments - it's a nice way for us to keep in touch.
2 comments:
So, I get this call from your cat-sitter and your luggage was sitting on the front porch when she came by......not really, but I thought it would make for even more intereting travel drama (trama lol).
Maybe you should look at some men walking shorts or something?? they might be in a size you could wear until or if your bags show up???
xoxoxo-D
Sis,
GO SHOPPING! What an opportunity... what a great excuse... and what fun! I can't believe for a minute that all Europeans are teeny, tiny... there must be clothing for normal-sized people... don't look at the numbers, just buy what fits and is comfortable for the heat and activity. Enjoy your time there!
LOVE, MOM
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