WOW. I had a wonderful time in Greece and all thanks to Panagiota. I got to Athens few hours before the New Year with no plans, but she and her friends welcomed me to their celebration. They made me feel I was at home with family and friends. When the New Year Arrived, we went to the terrace she has in her building to see the fireworks over the Acropolis. It was a memorable New Years celebration thanks to my wonderful host.

Now, she has a dog and people in Greece smoke a lot, she does as well. If you are not dog friendly and do mind people smoking near you, you may find another place, however, smoking everywhere including inside apartments seems like a norm in Greece.

I did not mind dogs and smoking so all was good for me.