Trains, Pains, and Spectacles
I should have brought my glasses. I like to brag that I really don’t need glasses as I have a near-sighted eye and a far-sighted eye. They work together so I can see pretty well both near and far. But if I want to read really fine print or signs at a distance, I need …. Read More
Eating like a Local
Before I left on my trip, I liked to say that I planned to eat and drink my way across southern Europe. Gyros and souvlaki in Greece, topped off with ouzo; pasta and wine in Italy; tapas in Spain. Eating in small cafes, owned by a local. Rick Steves (What! You haven’t heard of Rick …. Read More
Overwhelmed by Options
It would have been simpler just to fly directly to Spain from Australia, as that is why I came to Europe. A friend that I had met in Mexico will be studying Spanish in Seville in March, so I thought this would be a great time to visit Spain and connect with her again. So …. Read More
Athens – Day 1
I start my first full day in Athens struggling to figure out how to turn on the shower. After twisting and turning the knob, it falls onto the tile floor. I’m not sure if I swore at that point, but I hear a man’s voice outside my door saying that it is broken and he …. Read More