I have a serious confession to make: I have not been to the Acropolis. After my failed attempt at getting there for sunset, I have yet to make the very small trek it takes for me to get there and am totally and completely ashamed. I, Caroline McGuire, a Classics and Anthropology ID have not visited the most iconic site in Greece. I have now made a promise to go this week so stay tuned for some bossy pics you've probably already seen taken by others.
I have learned a ton during my months stay so far and one of my favorite it's learning about the stare-ing culture. For those who have traveled to Europe, you know that they stare , particularly in Greece. I wasn't sure if this unwanted attention was from my natural good looks or it was for quite the opposite reason. I soon found out that the staring is completely normal here and doesn't come off as rude like it does in our society. If people are staring at you, it simply means they find you interesting and you are more than welcome to stare right back. This is every people-watchers dream. I, myself a people watcher ever since I was little, have been sure to take full advantage of this power while I am here. I'm not putting my dream to be a spy when I was a youngin to good use.
Another fun fact I have learned is that many of the stray dogs are taken care of by the city of Athens. They wander the streets of Athens with a collar and even cross the streets and use public transportation. It's pathetic that a dog knows how to get around this city better than me. (I have yet to use the metro)
Nikki and I set out to sing and play the guitar in popular areas near the acropolis and chose a small side street to practice. I laid out a little bowl I normally use for my jewelry in hopes maybe a passer byer would throw us some coins. Instead a women walked by and trampled my precious bowl without knowing... It's safe to say Nikki and I will not be dropping our album any time soon.
This past weekend I stayed in Athens are tried out new restaurants and beaches. Here are some of the yummy eats I've been indulging in with some scenic pics as well:
Off to Prague!
