Off to Greece

Hello from Greece!

We're on a very small, loud, uncomfortable bus for our five hour bus ride from where the ferry dropped us off in Patras to the other side of the island where we will board another boat to Poros.

The ferry was great. It was more like a cruise ship with staterooms, a restaurant, and even a mini-casino. Our fifteen hours flew by and I even won €2 in the casino playing roulette.

When we got off the boat, our bus driver initially said it would be a four hour drive, but he changed his mind and told us it would be five. We stopped at a very sketchy and dirty cafe for food, but I could only eat a bite of my gyro before it was attacked by flies and I lost my appetite. Then, we all got back in the bus and immediately stopped for gas. I guess the driver couldn't do it during our one hour food stop.

So far, I am unimpressed with Greece. We are still far from the touristy areas, but it is obvious why they are struggling with the Euro right now. I am already noticing a difference in the Greek work ethic and that of Western Europe. The poverty here is similar to that of parts of Mexico as well.

I'm holding out full judgement until after we arrive in Poros, so I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Mike