The Athens subway
Once we decided it was time to head back to the hotel, we exited the Plaka area and headed for one of the major streets that we had been on during our bus tour. We assumed there had to be a subway stop somewhere. We walked and walked and walked but couldn't find the subway. Once again we asked for help but nobody knew where (or what) the subway was. We finally found a small metro sign directing us back toward the Plaka. There in the most unobtrusive, secluded spot off the main artery was a huge subway stop. Inside the temperature was reasonably cool and again, I was amazed by the cleanliness of the place.
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