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Everyone who’s been to the Acropolis can testify that modern Athens looks like a vast concrete expanse covered by nothing else but buildings, packed closely together. Green spaces are few, small and far between: a mere 2 m2 per person, as opposed … Continue reading
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There are no natural canyons in Athens. However, there are countless man-made ones. I’m talking of course of the typical Greek urban architecture of high-rise blocks of flats lining narrow streets. The effect is very much like a canyon. The … Continue reading
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With temperatures soaring above 35 °C (95 °F) I often get desperate looks and hear cries of “OMG, is it always so hot?” Yes it is, in the summer. July and August are the hottest months, although June and September … Continue reading
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Tired, after a long day’s work, I caught a glimpse of some people who seemed more tired than I was. Exhausted, after a day of sightseeing, the four young girls were taking a rest in a square not far from … Continue reading
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Kites fly above the Acropolis, as crowds of Athenians swarm the hills of the city to celebrate the first day of Lent, popularly known as Clean Monday (or, incorrectly, as Ash Monday). Caught up between work and family, I completely … Continue reading
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In a word – yes. I was puzzled when I first heard the question but, after taking some time to observe the people around me, I came to realise that black is indeed the undisputed king of Greek wardrobes. Thinking back … Continue reading
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Let’s think things through for a minute First of all, Greece is not burning. Granted, lately demonstrations have become more frequent and they sometimes turn nasty, but this happens in one place only: the square in front of the parliament. … Continue reading
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Anyone who’s in Greece on August 15th can’t possibly miss the countless festivals celebrating the Assumption of Virgin Mary. Assumption or Dormition? The Orthodox do not call it Assumption. To them it is Virgin Mary’s Dormition, a word which means falling asleep, and … Continue reading
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Under the shadow of the Acropolis, modern Atnens buzzes with activity. No matter what people do, the ancient rock is always there, visible around every other corner, the hub around everything revolves. The city still lives very much under the … Continue reading
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In the streets of Plaka (again) I caught a glimpse of the past hand in hand with the present: In the 19th century house, a woman is tapping furiously the keys of a 21 century laptop. Above her, part of … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 