Originally Posted by
Karen2
We have been to Athens 3 times and there has been a strike every time. Only once were we able to get to the Plaka. That city is off my list.
Well, my wife & I are here (2nd time) and having a riot -- as in a really good time, although some Athenians are having real riots.
If you couldn't get to the Plaka, you didn't try. We've walked to/through/around it several times this week, eaten dinner there twice, will be eating dinner near riot central (Syntagma Square) this evening.
Sorry you're missing out on all the great -- and realtively inexpensive -- fun in a fascinating city.