February 26, 2026

Glyfada-Edem Beach

 Took line 7 from Dimiko Theatro to Edem Beach

After about 90 minutes it got cloudy, so the tram, line 6 to Neo Cosmos and from there the metro to Larissa station.

February 25, 2026

Athens

Yesterday I took my camera and my drone to the National Gardens and filmed the last segment of my "running in Athens" video.

I also added the Athens section to my "Running Everywhere" video






February 24, 2026

Running in Athens

Took the subway to the Akropolis station this morning. Filming with my Hover X1 drone and the Insta360 camera. Adding to my "Running Everywhere" video. Tomorrow I'm doing the same thing in the National Gardens.




February 23, 2026

Athens

The day started cold, but warmed up nicely. 
Walked 8km today, including from Syntagma to Plaka.
Eating at a Taverna at Platia Mitropoleos.



February 21, 2026

Athens

 Musicians at Monastiraki. Also a dancer



February 19, 2026

Athens

Another beautiful day. 
It started out chilly when I went running early in the morning, but at 13.00 it was 22 degrees Celsius.
Walked from the house over to Omonia, Stadiou Street to Syntagma Square, through the National Gardens where there was a military exercise
Another walk behind the Akropolis. 
Pictures from the Herodus Atticus Theatre. 


February 18, 2026

Athens

This afternoon walking through Ermou Street to Monastiraki.
Lots of people. At Monastiraki there was a rooftop coffeeshop with a great view of the Akropolis.
Also, great (fake Bougainvilla)





February 17, 2026

Athens

Today it rained for a while, still cloudy now.
I looked up my weekly run/hike/walk totals:
Quite a big increase over the previous weeks. Due mostly because of all the walking done in Athens!

February 16, 2026

Athens

 Went running this morning.
 
It rained during my siesta at 13.00hr, but it was sunny and dry before and after.....
 

February 14, 2026

Athens

Went to the Farmers market today, about a 30 minutes walk uphill from the apartment.
Large ripe tomatoes....
Today was another warm day, at noon about 23 degrees Celsius. A lot of people on the walk behind the Akropolis and sitting at cafes and restaurants....

February 13, 2026

Athens

 Last night it rained, but it was dry and sunny today. Around 22 degrees Celsius.
Went running today
Took the subway to the Akropolis stop and walked behind the Akropolis
towards Monastiraki, shopped for Sheep/goat cheese, walked to Omonia Square
and from there took the subway back home.
Siesta! Later in the afternoon went for a walk to and in Aeros park.


February 12, 2026

Athens

I went to the Dutch Embassy this morning. 
Forget about getting a new passport here, it might take 2 months, would cost 160 euros and may not be ready by the time I leave.
I will do it next year in Phoenix...
The Stadium, first Olympic Games were held here.


Walked through the National Gardens...
shopping at the Agora Market





February 11, 2026

Athens

I want to get a new Dutch passport (the old one has no chip, the new one does), so I went shopping for a photo place to get new pictures. Walked 4km to find a place.
In between walked past the Akademia
After a siesta back to Septembriou street for Chinese New Year celebrations (Year of the Horse)



February 10, 2026

Athens

It rained a bit last night. Wet streets. I ran running 9km. From the apartment to Octovriou street, at Omonia square I took Venizelou to Syntagma, through the National Gardens and then behind the Akropolis to Monastiraki. From there back to the apartment.
After a siesta, walked in Aeros park.



Athens

 Yesterday visit of Lykabettou. With the metro to Evangelismos and walking to the Gondola. 
A bit expensive, 13 euro for a round trip to the top of the mountain.
It was warm today, about 19 degrees Celsius....
On the way back to Syntagma square, changing of the National Guard.


February 7, 2026

Athens

 I went running this morning. From the apartment on Mamouri to Aeros park. 3 rounds in the park and then running home. Total distance was 6.5km.
Later in the morning went to a Farmers Market: oranges, tomatoes, olive oil, onions and lemons. 
After a siesta, with the metro to the Akropolis stop and walked behind the Akropolis
(with lots of Athinians, because it was warm, at least 20 Degrees Celsius. 
From Monastiriaki, the Mitreopolis Street towards Syntagma Square