Athena

After 53 days of calorie deficient cycling we have made it to Athens. It has not been that cultural or civilized but we have arrived and feel superior to all the other grockles that have flown their way in. The next legs of the trip are a little different as we actually have to pay for transport. We are getting a ferry to the island of Kos and then another ferry to Bodrum(Turkey). We will cycle a few days in Turkey and then get a ferry to Cyprus.
My Bosnian haircut does not fare well in the Greek sun and so the scalp is a little burnt!
Yesterday Geoff had the first 'proper' crash of the tour and picked up a spot of gravel rash! He was drafting me (following very closely to gain advantage due to lower air resistance) down a hill when a large lorry coming the other way caused me to slow considerably (a result of the wind created by the lorry) and he crashed into my rear wheel and fell off at about 40kph. His helmet saved a few brain cells and must now be replaced.
Today we actually spent some money and did the normal touristy stuff (Acropolis, Agora ect).
Tomorrow we will recover from the other touristy stuff, Ouzo.

Duncan