Athens. ATHENS!!!!!
There's this place called plaka. Its one of the oldest places in Athens. And.. I'm in love. The cobble stone walkways, the buildings on either side of me with unique windows, the food that gets me full off 5 euro when in reality is worth so much more!! I like. It's relaxing and there are tourists everywhere. It makes me laugh. I rarely hear the English language. Its like people are here from France, Spain, or even other parts of Greece.
You know the acropolis and all those old rocks you hear about? Ya. I visited those. It's pretty sweet considering these rocks have been around for a while..like 500BC. It's kind of a trip. Insert giddy art history major happy face.. Now. I saw one of the many statues of Aphrodite. She's my gave greek god. Which is strange cause she's the goddess of love.. And is associated with the color, pink (in north American adaptations of this Greek goddess). Both things I do not particularly enjoy. Har har har.
Like I've said before.. It's hot. Like really hot. So hot that I end up chillin in my hostel for a period of time to avoid the heat. My shoulders are starting to peel. Im less pretty with this happening. Rage. And wearing pants is no bueno. I attempted to wear leggings this morning for our trip to the ancient agora and such. Ya. Big mistake. Leggings and an oversized tee is classic marzperez but when I'm here.. Oh man. It's just not happening.
Last night we had to share a room with a person. You know, typical hostel style. I got scared. It was a boy. Who I'm sure is very nice but dude. When you arrive at midnight when I'm about to fall asleep.. Ya. Youre gonna freak the crap out of me. I'm just chilin in my bed and bam! Door is open. Hahahaha I was like ummm hi?! Cause really what can yo do. I also chatted up some people in the lobby. Ugh. I never realized how socially inept I am. Hahaha!! I forget what it's like to have a conversation with a person without me asking what size they need or if they need help with anything. Hmm.. Clear indication that I work far too much.
In any case, goodbye Greece. Thanks for all the calamari, tzaziki, and spinach pie I could consume in three days. Now, itslia.. Here we gooooo!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Europe adventure: santorini
Sigh. This place is just as awesome as I had expected. It's so quiet and relaxing. Which is totally not what I'm used to. I think it's the fact that the are not so many clocks around. I keep wanting to know the time. But why? Silly marzperez. I have no where to really be!
Anyways, five days on this beautiful island and I could probably live here.. I feel like I will be saying tha a lot. The people her are so incredibly friendly it kind of scares me. Oh.. What? Haha. People are nice? Not as nice as here. They always check if you're doing okay or if you need anything. That's customer service at it's finest.
The entire island of santorini can probably be done in two days. With a car. Or in my case, an atv. Hells to the yes. I rode an atv around town. And I looked hella good doing it... Oh. I'm modest too. Haha in any case. We got lost a million times but like I said... People here want to help.
The great thing about traveling abroad now would have to be the fact that I can tell we aren't the only ones. I see travelers everywhere and yes. We all stick out like sore thumbs. But it's cute. It's like a little connection we all have. Par example, ang and I were psyching ourselves out before the cliff dive. A group of other travelers our age were near us and just started to encourage us. And then! Small world again a little boy and his mom from the BBY started to give us friendly words as well. Needless to say, we jumped. And it was the best thing ever. The water destroyed my hair but I didn't care. Jumping off a cliff in santorini was a MUST.
Last days today and we are spending it relaxing by the pool and then catching the sunset at oia at night. Oia...omg. When you think santorini you think blue roofs and houses built on hills..just like the postcards. Yea. I saw it at night and I'm super pumped to see it in the late evening.
Next up: athens!!
Anyways, five days on this beautiful island and I could probably live here.. I feel like I will be saying tha a lot. The people her are so incredibly friendly it kind of scares me. Oh.. What? Haha. People are nice? Not as nice as here. They always check if you're doing okay or if you need anything. That's customer service at it's finest.
The entire island of santorini can probably be done in two days. With a car. Or in my case, an atv. Hells to the yes. I rode an atv around town. And I looked hella good doing it... Oh. I'm modest too. Haha in any case. We got lost a million times but like I said... People here want to help.
The great thing about traveling abroad now would have to be the fact that I can tell we aren't the only ones. I see travelers everywhere and yes. We all stick out like sore thumbs. But it's cute. It's like a little connection we all have. Par example, ang and I were psyching ourselves out before the cliff dive. A group of other travelers our age were near us and just started to encourage us. And then! Small world again a little boy and his mom from the BBY started to give us friendly words as well. Needless to say, we jumped. And it was the best thing ever. The water destroyed my hair but I didn't care. Jumping off a cliff in santorini was a MUST.
Last days today and we are spending it relaxing by the pool and then catching the sunset at oia at night. Oia...omg. When you think santorini you think blue roofs and houses built on hills..just like the postcards. Yea. I saw it at night and I'm super pumped to see it in the late evening.
Next up: athens!!
Monday, July 11, 2011
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