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mastichas09

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I don't think covid really stopped many people from traveling to Athens! The streets and stores are pretty packed...mabye not as much as the other years but it's still pretty full! This is a picture from the other night. We spent all day shopping for souvenirs and then had lunch in Plaka, it was so fun!!

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You should go to Anafiotika to relax when you're in the area next time.
 
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I'm so jealous! We can't leave our country and our government is so incompetent they can't even rollout a vaccination program properly. I am hoping I can be there next year. Enjoy it, you're one of the lucky ones!
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
You should go to Anafiotika to relax when you're in the area next time.
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Great recommendation! It feels like a little part of Santorini in the middle of Athens with all of the little side streets, architecture and colors
 
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dubai_suzie said:
Great recommendation! It feels like a little part of Santorini in the middle of Athens with all of the little side streets, architecture and colors
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You probably feel that way because the people who started "Anafi"otika are from the island of Anafi. That style is fairly common on the islands.
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
You probably feel that way because the people who started "Anafi"otika are from the island of Anafi. That style is fairly common on the islands.
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Omg I've never heard of this island. I did a little research and turns out it's tiny!!! And so beautiful. In 2011, it had a population of 271 that's crazy, I would actually love to visit one day, thank you for the info :)
 
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This is really nice to see - I love seeing people get out there and live their lives ...
 
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