Out and About

Athens is in the midst of an early heat wave, with temps in the mid 30s. Every ounce of water I consume in the run of a day – and I consume a lot – comes out of my pores as my body work overtime to keep me from frying. I have never been so cavalier about the location of public restrooms…

Aside from sleeping, life happens al fresco here. Cafes, bars, restaurants are everywhere and are filled to capacity until the wee hours. The streets, subway, trams and buses are jam-packed with folks coming and going, but they all seem to take time to sit and sip and chat or simply watch the world go by. 

There is another guest at my Air BnB – Galena from Moscow – and we have been sightseeing together. Thanks to her, I have seen most of the attractions in the Centre. We try to get out early in the morning and again in late afternoon when it isn’t quite so hot.

Evi picked me up mid-afternoon yesterday and we headed for the outskirts of Athens, driving the length of the coast past countless beaches. We drove a long, long way before we found a beach that suited us (meaning almost no people) and I had a wonderful dip in the sea! Afterwards, dinner at a lovely little taverna, finishing in time to watch the sun set from the Temple of Apollo.