A Lazy Day in Athens

After a very tiring two day tour of the Meteora Monasteries and returning to Athens very late last night, we were hoping for a sleep in but with jack hammering starting at 7.30 we were awaken with a start. Not the slow start we wanted but thankfully it didn’t last long. We spent the morning washing and relaxing before deciding to head out for a stroll around town.

What we did not realise was today was the Run/Walk for Breast Cancer and the streets and cafes were filled with competitors. And being Sunday the one church we stepped into was filled with church goers watching a Christening. Sunday is not a quiet day in Athens.

To avoid the crowds we decided to return to Taverna Karyatis, Thankfully it wasn’t as busy as the main streets and we were able to get a table in the shade to sit and enjoy yet another delicious lunch and a beer for Brad and a cocktails for me. The perfect way to avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle.Read more