Apparently I needed some retail therapy

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Athens, Greece


Well today was my final day in Greece and I found myself not wanting to see anything. It almost felt like I no longer wanted to be a tourist and just wanted to have a normal day. I have been having some serious thoughts about the next step in life and the last couple days they all seemed to have collided. I spent what seemed like most of the night and morning working through some thoughts with a friend on Facebook but what I really needed to do was…....go shopping. So I headed to the shops. Nothing touristy and no souvenirs on this trip….just clothes.

That protest that I saw last night was still going on this morning. The police had actually blocked off several streets, there were riot police on every corner and there seemed to be a line of police blocking the way into a bank. The riot police looked a little bored though as most of them were standing around smoking so I was not too concerned that there was going to be trouble.

I headed back to the hotel with a much clear head about everything and have decided that it is almost impossible to make any real decision while I am still here so will try to stop thinking about real life for a while and just enjoy the trip.

A little video of the protest. I learned that the voice you can hear over the loud speaker is actually recorded.

I did head back out to the Plaka to enjoy my final night in Greece and some great Greek food. I must say I really have enjoyed the food here which says a lot considering I really do not care that much. The area is pretty quiet this time of year but you can totally feel the atmosphere and guess what this place must be like in the summer.

A night shot of the Acropolis.

So walking back to the bus stop in the shadow of the Acropolis I was thinking how great the last few weeks have been and how excited I am to head to Turkey.

I also discovered that I have not taken a single picture today....just 2 videos. So unlike me.


Julie