If this is your first visit to Greece do
regard it as an adventure and relax into the Greek way of
life. One of the things about Greek life that we all have
to adapt to is a certain unpredictability! The guide
books may say, and indeed last year 'twas so, that a site
or museum is open on such a day at such
a time. But! it is not always the way and we have been
known to arrive at a site and find it now closes on that
day. (One famous year one of the hotels was closed!) So,
please bear with us if such things happen, we've always
been able to sort things out!.
Arriving
in Athens can be a cultural shock - it is in some
ways a middle eastern city; in spite of the ugliness of
some of the modern buildings and the noise and fumes from
the traffic it is alive and fascinating as well as full
of treasures.
The Greeks are a very friendly
and kind people who are interested in meeting foreigners.
Their word for foreigner and guest is the same. Most of
those we meet in hotels and tavernas (restaurants) speak
some English. They will warm to you enormously if you try
a word or two of Greek. Try: 'Kali mera'
Good morning, good day, and 'parakalo'
please for a start!
