Flawless welcome, from when Michelis picked us up at the airport to being met by Manolis who not only showed us the flat - exactly as the photos had it, but also took us on a quick tour of the neighbourhood, from restaurants to groceries, the practical things!
Do not be put of by the neighbourhood, it has a lot of graffiti but these have been embraced by various street artists and so a fairer description would be vibrant and exciting street art on every conceivable surface! There are elements of urban decay as there are elements of renewal and so once again do not let looks deceive you. It is a fascinating neighbourhood. I never once felt unsafe, for myself or my daughters wandering about.