Athens, Greece – Discovering Exarcheia

Discovering Food I found a cafe on the corner from my Airbnb apartment that will be my breakfast hangout. The cappuccino was delicious! Another discovery is a pastry shop up the road. I bought ham and cheese quiches and a traditional dessert pastry I had to try right away. I don’t remember the name of…

Athens, Greece – Arrival In Exarcheia

On my Athens Metro adventure from the airport to Exarcheia, I had to transfer from one train to another. Successful in my navigation, I arrived at the proper station. There I met Gashem, the Airbnb apartment manager. He’s a tall Sudanese man, over 6 feet, not easily missed in a crowd. I gratefully handed him…

Athens, Greece – Taking The Metro Train

Athens Metro With taxies on strike, I rode the popular Athens Metro from the airport to my Airbnb apartment located in Exarcheia, a neighbourhood in central Athens. Thankfully included in the Airbnb House Guide was information on what metro lines to travel on to get me there. I was soon on my way. Michael and…