Food - Back to Athens and this time, it's good

And by IT, I mean the Gyros, last time we tried our luck at a Gyro/Souvlaki place when we were in athens it was bordering on bad. This time we struck gold, I'm sure it has something to do with being on vacation or only costing 2.50 euro, but this is the best gyro i've ever had. And it's a chicken one at that! Salty and crispy on the outside, but still moist on the inside, the chicken was bursting with flavor. They topped it with red onion, ripe tomato, and flat leaf parsley. The sauce was less like tatziki, and more like a yogurt mayo mixture, tangy with a lot of lemon and definitely homemade and definitely delicious. This singe wrap has ranked up there with the most enjoyable meals of the trip. In fact after eating the first one I ordered a second on the spot. And we are planning our last meal in Athens already, you guessed it, another Gyro from Savas. Maybe this time i'll try the lamb or pork.

Our first meal in Greece

What an amazing first meal. Sloane has become a pro at using a website called couchsurfing, it's basically a site for travelers who want to open their home to each other and show off their city. We were treated to a late lunch/early dinner by Yannis, the incredibly generous man who was hosting us in Athens. Being sunday afternoon, his first few choices were closed. But 4th times a charm, and charming it was. I was only able to get a few quick shots of the meal but it was a great introduction to Greek food. We had Greek salad, they make it almost how you would expect plus green bell peppers. A fish egg paste called Taramosalata that was amazing. It's best described as a cross between creamy hummus and the garlic sauce they serve at Zankou Chicken in Los Angeles, not fishy at all. I even think my younger sister Emily could have enjoyed this stuff. A few grilled shrimp, some whole fresh fish, some meatballs, some fried cheese, and a plate or two of french fries.