Carla and I took a bus tour of Athens tonight. It sounded good on paper. Guided bus tour around Athens with dinner at the foot of the Acropolis in an authentic pub.
Our tour guide was more interested in talking to the driver. He had little to say as we drove around. We stopped half-way at a “scenic spot” for pictures. It was basically a cigarette break. It was a dirty spot and the view was not great.
We went to a pub at the Plakka. It’s an old place with live entertainment. I think the same people have been doing the same signing/dancing routines for 30 years. The belly dancer had lots of belly but she was very good.
Our dinner was included in the trip. We sat down at a long table. Two women sat beside us and immediately lit up cigarettes. When the food came they continued to smoke while eating! Bite of food, puff of smoke, bite of food…
Carla asked them to please not smoke while we are eating. They didn’t understand english and one of them thought we wanted cigarettes. She offered Carla some. YUCK. Carla responded quickly and motioned with her hands. They didn’t get the message and kept smoking. Others went outside to smoke.
The food was at best cheap cafeteria food. We ate quickly and left. It ends up our hotel is very close to the Acropolis, the Plakka etc. We walked home instead of waiting for the bus.
This is definitely one tour you want to miss! We have another one tomorrow morning. Our expectations are not high.
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