Athens

Athens is under siege , my friends. A large ferry picked up a whole boat load of refugees near one of the Greek islands.and this morning dumped them at the port of Pireaus. They are swarming all over the place and it is just awful. They are pushing and shoving to get on the local trains and buses. I have no idea where they are going. They are in full desert garb and are followed by

Endless screaming children. The locals here are at their wit's end and are just throwing their hands up in frustration. Seeing this happening on the news is one thing, but being involved first-hand is another. They really are taking over the world and people had better wake up fast or buy a burka. I just can't believe what I am seeing.

I am now wondering what will happen if our ship comes across a boat load of refugees. Will they pick them up? Will they be joining me for dinner? Will they go on a shore excursion? As far as I know, it is the law of the sea to rescue anyone stranded at sea for any reason. Oh well, this could get interesting.

In the meantime, we made it through the mobs to downtown Athens where we decided to visit the main food market and it was fabulous. Fresh caught fish and slaughtered meats and freshly picked fruits and veggies, not to mention spices and nuts. It was colorful an exciting and well worth seeing. Now we are resting before the evening dinner excursion.

 

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