Exploring Athens

After our sweet treat at Little Kook we needed to walk it off so spent the next couple of hours walking and exploring. As we had visited the ancient Acropolis on our last visit we opted not to walk up there this time as the time was a bit warmer than expected. We were happy to admire from afar. We passed so many ancient ruins, popped into another church or two and wandered through the crowds at the Plaka and Monastiraki flea markets and shops. It is basically just long stretch of tourist shops now with the odd gem of a shop tucked away in the middle. I have no idea how they all stay in business selling basically the same trinkets.

Feeling quite hot we stopped for a lovely light lunch of a Greek salad and grilled halloumi and a couple of refreshing cocktails before succumbing to the Greek way of an afternoon siesta. Time to cool down and rest our weary feet.

Once it has cooled down we headed back out for another stroll around town before sharing a delicious Greek pizza for dinner followed with a refreshing pineapple and coconut ice block. Not our usual gelatos and just perfect on a warm night. Full and tired we headed to bed as we have an early start tomorrow with a tour booked to see the Meteora Monasteries.Læs mere