Kouroutas

Today I visited Arxaia Ilida, the forerunner to the Olympics at Olympia. Unfortunately, I only arrived 30 mins before closing, but the reception guy Pete (from Chicago) let me in for free. It is normally €4.

I then had a swim and started a book Gianni (tutor) gave me.

Gianni (tutor) was busy with classes this evening. However, Gianni (landlord) then invited me to a taverna for dinner. Gianni (landlord) is an ex-lawyer, of the old school. We had contrasting experiences to share.

Gianni (landlord) is 64 and takes his pension in 3 years (at 67). He had his own firm with 4 other female employees, though only he would appear in court. He said he is done with all that and much happier managing his apartments.

We also met his friend Thanasis, who said he works import-export - all a bit vague. Gianni saved him from bankruptcy with an insanity defence - there's more, but best not put in writing.

Both didn't really speak English but we got along fine.

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