Greece Part 1: Athens

There is a class system in Athens -- 1. Athenians 2. Trojans 3. Spartans 4. Pedestrians ... if we do not return to Toronto soon, it will be because we were killed trying to cross a street at a traffic light ... sidewalks appear to be used only for overflow parking. In the event the overflow feature is not used, motorists regard sidewalks as detours.

There is a pretty part to Athens. Most of it, however, is a dump. The area around the Acropolis is kept clean and very historic (and tourist friendly). Unfortunately, the remaining part is an overcrowded, polluted, hostile place -- full of buildings erected using the unfortunate 1970s brutalism style of architecture. The single family dwelling is nonexistent.

There is plenty more to add to Athens (the good things and the stories) ... unfortunately we are back in the stone age where the internet service is only available via a dial-up modem ....

Our next update (and pictures) will be done once we have returned to Toronto -- we are looking forward to catching up and seeing you soon!!!