becario en Santorini ya!

So here it is the story. At the beginning there was only one. Then it comes what we named: the call effect or magnet effect. That means that anyone from anypart of the globe can join you. And that is exactly what happened. I love Greece. And since the beginning I was dying to buy my flight to Athens.

So here are the facts and figures: two mexicans living in Spain and seven spaniards living in London, Milano, Bucarest, Bratislava and Paris. Four cars, two ferries, one capital and one island. An apartment full of people and two interns in Athens trying to deal with it, as with their own plans. One bathroom. Countless taxis, countless dogs and countless sunsets (and countless stairs and mountains to climb, right?)

But let's start from the very beginning. First: the general strike. It was not a problem for those who woke up early (that was me, but remember me to make a post on taking planes at 6am and how not to lose them) But even with the strike we finally get to our appointment sooner or later and enjoyed the greek taverns and the posh drinks with crudites (just to show that Greece is not that underdevelopped!) Some didn't arrived before 13h to work, others wake up with a good hangover... but what is sure, Eva and JP were great hosts (thanks to his landlord by the way ;)

We made tourism in Athens, but mostly tried to make the best of what we love most: the taverns, new dishes, new tastes and new drinks (talking about Ursus, my new Jagermeister, later) After undergoing the city we tried our luck with a short roadtrip to Sounio, have a quick bath in the sea (those who dare, that means: Alberto!) and prove our luck finding the Temple of Poseidon closed.

Anyway it didn't really matter cause our checklist was more than completed and we had good fun. No need to show pictures of the sunset which was absolutely incredible. Just never forget, if you ever get the opportunity, go there to see it, just unforgettable!

Back we had time to have a few more drinks, as if we weren't tired. Some payed the most expensive night in a hotel just sleeping one hour, others nearly missed the ferry because of the change of the hour and the alcohol (ejem ejem) but we made it and we recovered on time to get to Santorini. What happened later is difficult to explain with just a few sentences: our 24h in the island will be difficult to forget. First because we found the most lovely and exclusive place to sleep (¿a swimmingpool in the room? ¿a round bed? ¿computer with wifi, two LCD TVs, a bottle of wine and bathrobes?) In all, more than what a poor and modest intern is used to ;) Second: another unforgettable sunset in the outside jacuzzi, and a party with the students of 5 High Schools on Spring Break. Third: the island. The villages, the roads and the ruins. The tavern on the beach and the fresh fish. The white and the blue.

Finally our way back. Baileys, beers and yoghurt at the sunset. Arrival to Athens again, forgiving the city for its sins because it keeps all the greek citizens there, far from paradise. New temples and new places to climb, and our constant: the sunset (as well as tzatziki and gyropitas)

After this week of holidays I can tell: winter is over!!!
Thanks to everyone and see you soon!