Hi just a short entry to update you all. Im currently teaching English in Athens, mainly to refugees from Syria, Somalia, Iran and Iraq. Its a really rewarding experience. Athens is a city that feels like a cross between the western 1st world and the 3rd world. there are markets on every street corner, and many archeological sites all hidden within the city. The Acropolis with the Parthenon and ancient temples (also called Mars Hill) are a centre point in the city. This is where Paul would have preached back in that day. Athens is the best at night when the Hill is lit up by spotlights and there are people dining everywhere on the streets, with european guitarists playing music at every corner. the atmosphere is awesome. (or romantic if you like). Athenians have a siesta every day from 2:30 till about 4 or 5, then open up shop from 5 till about 830, when then close up and head into town for some night life till late. they then get up early 8 or 9 and work till 1 or 2pm, close up for siesta and start again......
Athens is Hot at the moment. 45 today i believe. also we donw have airconditioning, so i have resorted to wearing wet clothes all the time. we went to the beach the other day in the mediteranean. it was nice but not as good as australian beaches. trigg or scarborough beach would kick butt to the ones ive seen so far. mostly its the european feel that i enjoy. like off a James Bond movie, with the umbrellas and chairs that you have to hire.....
thats all for now gotta go.
