Athens and Delphi
14.05.2008 - 16.05.2008
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So...been around Athens since last blog -miles to climb upto the top of the Parthenon but really really amazing and wonderful views. You could almost imagine you were an ancient greek -except for all the tourists! Archaeological museum had some amazing stuff -you really need several days to see it all then off to Delphi yesterday. Delphi is a huge town -a grand total of 2800 people and about 4 whole roads! Amazing views of the countryside though right up in the mountains. Seeing the ancient town was very cool -being where all these famous legends have been-though no oracle to tell me whether I'm going to run out of money anytime soon! Crazy steps to climb up so naturally I've sprained my ankle plus from sitting on buses and so on my feet are so swollen I actually have CANKLES. Seriously. Like old people feet. Ew. Have been wandering around with a girl from Brazil staying at my hostel though which has been very fun. Plus she's vegetarian too so have tried some totally scrummy greek food. Traditional stews, stuffed vine leaves, tomatoes and peppers. Saganaki -cheese cooked with lemon and lots and lots of spanakopita for 1.50 euros each. LOVE GREEK FOOD. Also love hostel. Am staying in Athen's Backpackers and they have a rooftop terrace right under the acropolis. It's great. Plus free ouzo shot per stay so I've tried that. Well, it certainly stays with you for a while lol. Have loved Greece and, again, definitely coming back but onwards bound... Rome tomorrow!
Posted by amelia.n 16.05.2008 11:30 PM Archived in Greece







