List of Athenian Institutions - Friday, August 27, 2004

The Greek Orthodox Church
Coca-Cola
Feta Cheese
Sprinkled oregano and salt
Afternoon in and nights out
Street side kiosks of ice cream, soft drinks, and magazines
American music
Dining outside
Breaking the speed limit
Family Bakeries
Ignoring red lights
Graffiti
Jaywalking
Arguing with the police
Sitting silently on public transportation
Helping lost tourists
Anything with a techno beat
Having at least one English speaker in every restaurant
Cucumber or olive mayonnaise sauce on dry, chewy bread
Cans of soda with to-go meals
Bottled water and Heineken beer
Traffic jams and car horns (thankfully they aren’t that loud)
Small cars
Exact change, yes, exact change
Chanting “Hellas” at sporting events
Paying on one meal ticket
No paper flushed in toilets
Stray dogs
Pictures of cats on postcards
Clubbing till 2 a.m.
Metro and bus police
Bra straps, spaghetti straps, midriffs, and see through blouses
Half-built buildings with rebar
Roasted corn and sugared donut stands

~ Stephen

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