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I had been in Greece no more than an hour and here I was already at a water-side café.
Greece and Turkey, September 1994
Dougburnett2003-11-22 11:11:32
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burning, I had a smoky but bite free night.
Next morning I drove over to visit Lindos - reputed to be the most picturesque town on Rhodes. Being an early riser, I had the place to myself - for a while. First, I walked up to the acropolis for a look at the ruins, and after enjoying the view, headed down to the town. But what had been an empty walk up was now full of tour groups. I tried maneuvering around them but the small twisting streets of Lindos and there sheer number eventually defeated me. I gave up, got my rental car and headed back. I stopped for a stroll on a deserted beach to refresh my spirit and then continued back to Rhodes town.
Athens, Greece
Early next morning I flew back to Athens. I had a reservation at a hotel near Syntagma Square, downtown, so I took the airport bus in. To enjoy your stay in Athens you need a quiet hotel. Look for one off the main street and with air conditioning. For some reason all the motorcycles in Athens have lost there mufflers. This can make for a poor night's sleep if you need to have the window open - the concrete city walls seem to amplify the noise. The Arethusa isn't fancy, but its centrally located, quite and relatively inexpensive ($50).
After I checked in, I walked over to Plaka. This area, just below the Acropolis, is the perfect place to stroll and shop, sit and eat, and to watch the flow of human traffic. It's a thoroughly touristed area, but has a unique charm. I love to wander there and talk with travelers from all over the world. To my mind, it's the second best place in Athens. My favorite - the Acropolis - is where I headed next. In my six visits to Greece I have never tired of the majesty of the old temples and the wonderful view of the city below. But this time the attendants were on strike. I sat on a bench outside drinking a beer and talked to other disappointed visitors. Later I had dinner at one
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