Athyna, Hellas.

Well.

After an tricky flight from Malta to Athens which involved an all nighter, waiting at airports, sleeping on uncomfortable seats, and then waiting more - we finally arrived in Athens tired, sore and stinking.

We are staying at a place called Athenstyle, which is right in the middle of Monastiraki. We have a huge balcony, a breezy room with aircon, and a TV to cheer on the Aussies in the Olympics.

Last night was a typical Greek night. We started off at the rooftop bar, enjoying a few drinks during happy hour, and meeting some cool guys and girls from Canada. After a bit of a chat, we all decided to go grab some food.

Originally they wanted to go to some Western Applebees, but I steered the group to a Taverna called Thanassies. We all enjoyed some good Greek wine, but the food killed it. Fresh Greek Salad, creamy feta cheese, crisp chips, and yeeros plates. And the meat, INCREDIBLE! Oh, and Mum, I'm really sorry but the tzatziki here destroys yours. Will have to get a recipe for you.

We then kicked on to the Bouzoukia in Glyfada at a place called Frangelico. The place was awesome. We arrived at 1, and were promptly seated at a table - just as the action was starting. What can I say? Lights, singing, bouzoukia, drummers (who smoke on stage hah!), laser lights and holograms. It was great fun, we had a good international group and just had the best time (photos on FB soon enough). There was dancing on tables, I taught Lisa (a Canadian friend) how to Greek dance, and everyone had a great time, even though no one (including mje) knew what the singers were talking about.

On a weirder note, even though I've lived in Australia all my life, I feel really comfortable here. Besides the shifty bastards, everyone has been really friendly, been ultra-patient with my broken Greek, and have been incredibly helpfull all the way through. Special thanks to Sofia at Athenstyle (lol) who helped us get a table at the Bouzoukia.

Today has been a chill day - booked Mykonos tickets, had more Yeeros (breakfast AND lunch - yeah, I'm going to turn into the biggest bastard ever), and met some more people.

Tonight I think we are going back down to Glyfada to hit up some more clubs. Will report back later on. Peace!