Postcard fromATHENS

By Heidi Roberts

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Between the two, we spend a very enjoyable few hours browsing the Monastiraki flea market, a warren of shops and stalls selling everything from souvenirs to silverware, porcelain and bric-à-brac, as well as food and drink. We’re spoilt for choice on where to have dinner but settle on a place called A Little Taste of Home, about five minutes from our hotel. The beef short ribs had been in the oven since 9.30 that morning and fell off the bone into delicious strands in a gorgeous gravy.

The next day we head to the coast – the Athens Riviera, easily accessed on the red metro line. I love being by the waterfront, and there’s a small beach here as well as a couple of marinas. I could sit and watch the boats come and go all day.

All too soon it’s time to head home, but we pack olive oil, salt and herbs in our suitcase to remind us of our #greekend – an Athens city break.

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