We just spent two hours looking for a hotel that was a five minute walk away from where we were originally! Plan for Athens: tonight, food and beer. Tomorrow, Acropolis and swimming. And from now on we travel only west. Kind of too bad the really different part is over.
Some things on which I probably won't end up elaborating too much:
Stray cats everywhere (Sarajevo and Istanbul; people are too comfortable with acting violently towards them it seems)
Minibuses (pseudo-legit alternative public transportation system in Istanbul)
Calls to prayer; Good Muslim Families
Evidence of a general confidence in individuals to avoid hurting themselves (ridiculously short balcony ledges and walls/fences of all kinds, uncomfortably little space left in between rushing pedestrians and speeding motorists -- accompanied by the lack of clear pedestrian lights or crossways at a number of major intersections, doors on buses slowly closing after the vehicle is already travelling at fifty kilometres per hour)
Raki alcohol with liquorice taste, served with spreads of fruit and cheese
Oh! Speaking of food, of course all Turkish appetizers, and pie (expecting more of this in Greece)
Swimming in Mediterranean warm salty water in front of rows of beach-side café lounge chairs
Myles picking up a block of butter with his hands and trying to slice it because he thought it was cheese
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You never told me you were going to GREEEECCEEEEE. I have to do SO much travelling if I want to keep up with my big sister. I am ENVIOUS. Hope your having loads of fun and if your not you better start, lots of love, Emma xoxo
(Oh and Myles gets love too)
Glad you are on your way west!!! kate will be jealous that you are now in Greece though! Sounds like you are having a blast. Keep having fun, and stay safe. Lots of love from Mom xoxox
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