For my evening meal, I found the area of Plaka (Πλάκα) I was looking for on Monday night but missed; I went to the Gouvetsakia (Γιουβετσάκια) taverna, on one of the narrow pedestrianised streets, where I enjoyed a brilliant (you’ve… Continue Reading
For a good half hour before we docked in Piraeus, we enjoyed some excellent views over the city of Athens. The Acropolis and Lykavittos Hill were clearly visible, though the photos here don’t really do it justice Above: The car… Continue Reading
Sitting on the ferry, looking over the port of Piraeus (Πειραιάς), shortly before departing for Syros.
For dinner tonight, I decided I wanted to head for the Plaka (Πλάκα) district – that’s the pedestrianised area where all the tourists go. Had to be done at least once. However, on exiting Acropolis Station I took a wrong… Continue Reading
Above: The view from the house over the town of Leivadia. As I write this evening, I am back at the Neos Olympos Hotel (Ξενοδοχείο Νέος Όλυμπος) in the centre of Athens, having finished my stay in Leivadia. I was… Continue Reading
Today I’ve been to Monastiraki, the University, I climbed Mt. Lykavittos, and I went to the Panathenaic Stadium. Monastiraki is one of the tourist districts of Athens; pedestrianised and home to the city’s Flea Market. Having been told it was… Continue Reading
Just a couple of minutes walk from Syntagma Square is the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium (Παναθηναϊκο Στάδιο). €3 entry (students €1,50) and audio guides are free. Above: The Royal Box. Above: Two-sided Herms Olympic Torches on Display Κάλγκαρι, Τορίνο, Σότσι, Βανκούβερ… Continue Reading
Great views over the city of Athens from the top of Mt. Lykavittos (Λόφος Λυκαβηττού).
The National & Kapodistrian University of Athens is just one two stops from my hotel on the tube. It is from here that I walked up Mt. Lykavittos. Below: National Library of Greece – Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη τις Ελλάδος. Above: National… Continue Reading
Took the underground to Monastiraki (Μοναστιράκι) first thing this morning for an early morning walk. Nice to be up and about before most of the tourists flood in, the pedestrianised areas are quite nice first thing in the morning. Walked… Continue Reading
One of the great things about being in the city with an unlimited travel pass is that I can get almost anywhere I want to relatively quickly. I’m going almost everywhere on the underground, which is very reliable and convenient.… Continue Reading
Just round the corner from Acropolis Metro Station – but quieter than the tourist tavernas on the pedestrianised street the station is on.
Believe it or not, this lovely quiet little beach lies just a minute or so from one of the stations of the Athens tram! It is just an hour from Syntagma Square. The main beach at Glyfada is packed, but… Continue Reading
Above: I’m above the the theatre I was in last night… Below: Looking down in to the theatre. Above: The Parthenon. Below: The view over the city of Athens.
Today has taken me to several places around the city. I really am making the most of my unlimited Athens travel pass. Although this does include the busses, I’ve yet to actually use them: the underground is more convenient. Metaxourgeio… Continue Reading
Went to see the Athens Symphony Orchestra playing live in the centre of Athens tonight. A concert to celebrate 150 years since the Ionian islands became part of Greece.
While waiting for the start of my concert I wandered round the Acropolis Museum (free entry for EU students).
Above: Just a few minutes from the underground station is the Radiomegaro, which is the Greek version of Broadcasting House. It is home to NERIT. Below: Lunch on a student budget: Pita gyros pork and a drink.
Short trip to Piraeus to collect my ferry ticket for Syros.
Metaxourgeio is the nearesrt underground station to my hotel; within 4 minutes I can be on the platform, and 6 minutes after that I’m in Syntagma.