Greece - Greek Chaos, Ancient Glory & Island Bliss
Schiphol at 7pm, quick lounge dinner by 8, and - surprise - another delayed flight at 9:45pm. We landed in Athens by 2am, luckily with a pickup waiting, and reached our downtown hotel by 3. The hour of half-sleep on the plane didn’t really count. After a short night, we kicked off with our signature move: a free walking tour. Walter delivered a lively three-hour crash course through Athens’ compact historic center - myths, ruins, revolutions, and all. The 30°C sun was a welcome change from autumnal Amsterdam, if also a sweaty one. Lunch in a local taverna revived us before a quick nap (Seb) and IT troubleshooting (Didi). Later we climbed the Acropolis, soaked in views among the crowds, and ended the day with Greek dinner and an early night. Saturday began slower: a walk to Exarcheia and the National Archaeological Museum, full of treasures from thousands of years BC. A quiet climb up Lofos Strefi offered Acropolis views (and slightly sketchy vibes). We wandered through marke...