Athens (2006)

I loved Athens. I think I came in with low expectations, both from my family and others who had visited, but I absolutely loved the city. The metro was clean and efficient, there were great restaurants and a vibrant nightlife, and don't forget all of the history! I also view the Greece trip as a homecoming of sorts. Misogianes meets...the homeland of her crazy last name! As Jared noted, everyone looked like me. Haha...

Sleep
Tempi Hotel - I loved our hostel/hotel in Athens. It was centrally located in the Plaka neighborhood, and best of all, it had air-conditioning! (A definite plus in Athens in July).

Eat
Athens is another great city for eating on the cheap. The tavernas all over town have great and inexpensive food and all serve carafes of house wine. If you say please and thank you in Greek you'll probably get a free ouzo shot. ;) We liked O Platanos.

And I will unabashedly admit that we also liked the fast-food pita place. I'm sorry, I don't remember the name, but if you go to Athens there is the Greek equivalent of Subway all over the place! They have delish gyros, pita and tzatziki. (Please comment if you know the place).

See
Dora Stratou Dance Company- I loved this show of traditional Greek dancing and music. It's possible that being Greek and being a dancer, I am biased, but I think seeing one of their shows is a great introduction to Greek culture.



Ruins! The Acropolis, its Parthenon, Temple of athena, etc...

I love this pic