We finally got into Athens today. I wasn't sure last night if we would go 'cos my foot was swollen and my knee aching from the extra walking. This morning when I woke up, things were better and the weather was gorgeous so I said we'd go. I had a bit of a bad food day yesterday (fresh baked bread and butter and then later chocolate!) and so wanted to make up a little.

Now getting a taxi in Athens is an adventure in itself believe you me :help: You have to wave them down and then shout like crazy through the window where you want to go. If they like the look of you they might say Ok and in you get. Otherwise you stand like a Wilbur on the pavement as he merrily drives off to find someone else! You can pre-book them but a) it costs more and :girl_hug: it takes away from the fun :confused: So mum and I stood here and there and then here again and tried for a good 20mins. Finally an empty cab came and after checking his watch (morning traffic is a nightmare) decided we were OK and in we got.

Now, even after 6yrs here my Greek aint perfect. I can talk real good (talking never was a problem ask the chat room gals) but still need more vocab to understand everything others say. Me and the taxi driver got on just fine and were laughing and joking all the way there.

Monesteraki is an area just below the Acropolis full of little streets and little stores. They sell all kind of touristy things but it makes for a great wander round and has a great friendly atmosphere. We walked up to where the little train takes folk around the area. Mum has always wanted to go on this but it has never been working. Low and behold today it was. We had time to go for coffee and then we climned aboard. Not enough others did the same :cry Too early in season and he needed 8 of us. 6 of us offered to pay a little extra but he said he couldnt go...so we waited a while and then gave up...poor mum - next time!

We bought what we wanted and went to eat...what a rip off! Greek food places are usually great...bread and water always offered before an order is taken. This place was all for the money. I got mum chicken souvlaki and fries. I ate a few bites of chicken and two or three fries and that was that. Disappointed for mum though.

Anyway we finally (LOL) found a taxi home and all in all had a good day. Omelette and salad for tea and now TV and computer night!

Thursday if weather is fine we're off to poshest hotel in Athens for 'brunch' and then a tram ride to trendy Glyfada for more shopping. Maybe I should start up Ali's tours...any takers?

Ali's Tours -- that would be awesome!!!!!!!! count me in -- as soon as a rich relative dies I will be there!!! lol -- seriously - I wish I had the money - I would love to come and see Greece -- having never been out of the the U.S. -- I'm SO boring and POOR lol --- glad u were physically up to shopping and touring with mum today :biggrin:

Mo