Saturday, July 30- Our last day in Corfu was spent playing with Charlie, packing, a fierce blog update, and one more night at the Beer Bucket. The usual suspects were there, and we were happy to see them all one last time (for now!). We did lots of goodbyes, and promised to see everyone soon, whether it's on Corfu, or other places like Audrey in her home country of Ireland, or Will & Zoe in England, or George & Fiona & Charlie in Guernsey, or Pete & Sari in Finland or who knows?!? It was a great night, and we got home just in time to cat-nap before the 5.30am taxi arrived. Aleko's son picked us up, and we were off to the airport for the 7am flight to Athens.
Upon arrival in Athens (or Athena to the Greeks, named for the goddess), we quickly took the bus to the center of town & found our reserved room and crashed hard. We woke up in the evening and hit the town for some serious tourist business, aka shopping/eating. It was an early night since we were still bushed/knackered (BRITISH English).
<<A few quick thoughts- Knack, nick, neck- in British English, knackered is tired, nicked is stolen, and neck is to slam your drink. An American is a septic tank (rhymes with Yank). Apple & pears= stairs, dog & bone= phone, china plate=mate=friend. Those Brits are a strange breed. They can't even keep their only language straight! Lastly, you can "sort out" many things, like a problem, your accommodations, or a "slapper".>>
Anyway, back to Athens. We have finally found a spot in a Lonely Planet guide that is total "pants"=crap. We booked a room at a recommended hotel (FYI- "John's Place"), and it was one of the most miserable nights we have ever had. First, one wall in our room was obviously renovated to separate 2 hotel rooms, and that wall is paper thin. PAPER THIN. We now know the itinerary, middle names, and bodily functions of our neighbors for that night. And we guess they know ours too. The phone (at the reception, one floor below) kept ringing at the highest volume setting....a lot! It sounded like it was in our room. But of course not, we don't have a phone in our room. Nor do we have a TV, or a blanket, or hot water in the sink, OR A WASTEBASKET! Oh yeah, and the armoire drawers were shredded to bits. Neither of us felt we really got to sleep until deep into the night. And Jason developed a fever and cold sweats during the night as well. The phone and neighbors just added to the problem. Then, to top it off, we were awakened at 7am by construction workers demolishing the building across the street! We dragged ourselves out of bed, took showers, and quickly changed hotels.
We spent most of the day touring the most famous architectural site in the western world, the Acropolis. We were burning up from the dreadfully hot sun, but enjoyed it simply for it's importance and beauty. Heck, maybe we even learned something! After a siesta in the afternoon, we went out for dinner and more shopping. Found the last few details we needed for the wedding in Morocco, and a few extras! :) PS- That silly smiley face is JJ's doing! Now we're here writing this blog. Yes, we're right here....watching you....yes you...get back to work!!!
I'm trying to find a stronger word for jealous. Were mre than green with envy. You two are doing a fine job of living it up. Congratulations. Please say hi to Kate and Adil when you see them for us!
Oh yeah, we found out last weekend we have another little one on the way! we can't wait for him/her to meet aunt JJ and uncle Jason!
Posted by: The Brophy's | August 04, 2005 at 09:48 AM