Greetings from Greece!

I had a nice flight to Brussels and then another flight to Athens.  We were late arriving in Brussels and another flight was early so as a result, getting through passport control took a loooooong time.  I finally arrived at my next gate after it was technically supposed to be departed but they let me board the shuttle at the gate and drove me out to the plane.  Fortunately, I wasn't the only reason that the flight was late taking off.  Apparently the printer wasn't working and they had to wait to get the flight manifest (or something like that.)  Come to think of it, the first flight was delayed an hour because the cleaners didn't show up to clean the flight.  What weird reasons for delays.

Anyway...I'm in a lovely hotel that is too expensive for my budget but it is in the heart of Athens with a view of the acropolis from the rooftop dining area.   It has bath items from one of my favorite soap companies (Gilchrest and Soames) with a personalized scent that makes me think of staying in a wealthy friend's estate near a mountain-side country club.  Not that I have a wealthy friend  who has an estate near a mountain-side country club (or if I do...let me know and invite me to visit!!!)...but still, the scent is rich smelling.

Acropolis - View from hotel roof restaurant

Random observations-
1)  At several restaurants, I saw "Greek Salad" on the menu.  If I'm in Greece, shouldn't it just be "salad"?
2) I wasn't sure how the regular buildings and homes would look but I find myself slightly disappointed that they all don't have columns. ;)
3) Starbucks is not on every corner here.  I had to walk quite a distance to find my required
Greece/Starbucks mug.  However, the lady was very nice and (after buying my mugs and not seeing the double-chocolaty-chip frappuccino on the menu) she treated me to her attempt at one.  Two thumbs up for the Greek Starbucks people!!!
4) Cobble stones-  How pretty thou art but how hard to walk on for us klutzy people!!!