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Having recently moved to Athens to study Greek, I thought it would be fun to start a photoblog to document my months here. It is an incredibly interesting time to be in the city, with everything that is currently happening to the Greek economy, so I wanted to take on the challenge of showing just how Greece perseveres in this time of crisis.


As a first entry, I've attached some street pictures of a suburb of the city called Galatsi. As you can see, Athens is generally a very compact city, with at least 70% of the Greek population living in the capital. The majority of buildings aren't as aesthetically pleasing as other European cities, however, I tried to find beauty and logic within the chaos (an excellent word to describe the Greek lifestyle!). It's amazing how seeing things from different perspective can completely change the appearance.

Most families in Greece reside in an apartment, and often have a smaller abode in the countryside or on an island, for holidays and summertime. In fact, if you come to Athens in the summer, the city is a lot quieter (minus the tourists), as everyone has left for the islands! Another wonderful thing about living in the city is its hidden gems. As you walk through the crazy, winding streets, you will turn a corner and come face to face with a stunning church or ancient ruin. Such monuments act as reminders that the Greek heritage is not to be forgotten, that amongst all the souvlakis and madness, lay principles that date back thousands of years, and still hold resonance today.

Hope you like the snaps :)