Athens nights

Last night, starting at 10pm, we went on a late night walk around Athens. In the States, at 10pm most things are closed. At 10pm in Athens we found more people in restaurants and in the streets than we did at 3pm.

We walked around the ancient neighborhood of Plaka, the oldest remaining neighborhood of Athens. It was the only part of the city to remain inhabited throughout all of the highs and lows of the city.

There were tons of tavernas open and filled to the hilt with customers. Tavernas are much like pubs in the UK, they are open for drinks and food, and they are open all day and night. Most people seem to get coffee and snacks (called mezes) there.

We were walking past block upon block of full tavernas, until we came upon one that was recommended in the guide book. We both had beers (Brian an Amstel light, and me some beer called Kaiser, which was a very good pilsner). For dinner we ordered a meat pie and a cheese pie, and they were delicious! The cheese pie especially was very good.

After our food, drinks, and good conversation we walked home at midnight. A rather cool ending to a very hot day.