Athens

Spent the day exploring Palka and Monasstiraki areas. We loved just wandering around drinking the sights and sounds.
While we were there Air Raids siren sounded 2 - 3 times ! Scared the life out of me! It was a practice run which they do the 1st October every year.
We went to the roof top bar next to our hotel and celebrated with Lee and Sandy the arrival of their newest grand child which was born this morning. While we were sitting back relaxing another alarm this time fire evacuation of the hotel which thankfully was a false alarm- was not looking forward to walking down 9 flights of stairs.

Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views.Read more