Day 5 : Athens - eventually
Wednesday began early - like 5 o’clock early to disembark from the boat. In the darkness I just followed other weary souls not really sure where I was going, but fairly sure that they must know - a station or maybe for a bus. I suppose I could always take a taxi into town. No, do it the hard way - this decision turns out to be the best decision I’ve made so far. Ah, there’s a railway station. So, single to Athens I said . “No, no” he says the train left at 05:30 - five f***ing minutes ago. “Bus Station” he mumbles waving vaguely up the street. So I trundle off in the dark to find the bus station. Its amazing how many people are around at that time of day. I buy a ticket - Euros 16 ! Seems expensive for a little trip into town.
Two and a half hours later we finally arrive in Athens driving through some dramatic scenery having crossed most of southern Greece - that will teach me to look at the map next time. Just think of the fare if I’d taken a taxi
Well I’m off out for the evening - its 5:30 in the afternoon - I have been up for over twelve hours
See you tomorrow
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:37 am
Hi Mike, Athens Try a retauran t called Daphnes off the Plaka. used to be a monestry or nunery not sure which where Byron staying during his time in Athens. Great food and really nice people.