“This… is the best gyro… I’ve tasted in my entire life,” I say, standing amidst a local piazza. The pita was soft and warm. The tzatziki and dill mixed together perfectly with the tomatoes, beef, and onions. And all this for 2 euros! My palette was enthralled to add this to the list of things it’s experienced. I chewed my food almost twice as long before swallowing each bite, savoring every facet of flavor hitting my taste buds.
I’m in Monastiraki, a city-center-esque place with live music, dancing locals, food vendors, and a wonderful gelateria nearby (where, I might add, I got to practice a bit of my Italian). The food is cheap, the mood is warm and inviting, and the scenery… oh the scenery. I have never been this close to the Parthenon, and I’m going there later this week, but watching it lit up at night… It’s love at first sight.
I can still see it from my room and I can’t help but stare. I keep looking back, as if I have a crush on this magnificent piece of history.
Who am I kidding? I do have a crush on the Parthenon.
And I can look at it as much as I want.
You can see the Parthenon from your room?!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I am living vicariously through you right now.