Hello all! I have been here in Athens for about 6 days or so, and I have to say: Overall, I am loving Athens!!! However, while it is a wonderful city, CRAZY also comes to mind. One observation I have made is that the Greeks do what they please. People park anywhere and everywhere (sidewalks included), pedestrians have no rights, and mopeds zoom around everywhere and park on sidewalks as well. Also, the Greeks take time with everything they do. In a typical American restaurant you go in, order, eat, and leave. In a typical Greek restaurant, you go in, have some wine, eat, talk, drink etc. for as long as you like. You will never really be asked to leave. You can stay all day if you please. The days here are also very different.
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