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Lovely, sunny and ancient. Had an amazing 5 days in Greece, ran around the ancient sites of the Akropolis, Kato Sounio & Delphi. Kept pinching myself – it was incredible to be in the lands of myths, legends, gods and goddesses. Managed to get in a little shopping – enjoyed the cheap and amazingly good food – and even managed to lounge a little on the roof top pool. I was lucky with the hotel which was a decent price but central, designer and comfortable as well. Was a bit surprised and the growing disparity between rich and poor, races, illegal immigrants and religious factions. There were some serious riots while I was there – and the undercurrent of anger, frustration and hatred could be felt in the area, which is a shame– maybe as it is out on the edges of Europe one of the doorways in? Not sure what it was, but it is a place to be careful, heard an saw quite a few thefts around me, to the likes I did not even hear about in Latin America. But other than that it is an amazing city – so much to see and do, such a different style to much of Europe – and very relaxed. 5 days was too short, with had more time and some islands to visit too…. But something to plan another time another place.