We ventured into downtown Athens (Syntagma and Monastiraki) to survey the damage. The huge Christmas tree in the center of town was burnt by protestors and now a black husk remains. Several shops are suffering from cracked glass windows (some received worse treatment), there is angry, scrawling letters everywhere, and basically havoc continues to be wrought.
Whilst out I did manage to run into more mobs than would be safe to mention to the parents,
life goes on. Stores standing right beside those that have been burned are still open for business--some even just patch up their windows and continue to function. I saw an older woman place a phone call in a booth while standing in a pile of glass that had been the phone booth's windows. And so, we also continue to try to function like it is "business as usual," but it's all we can talk about...
Outfit details: jacket- Urban Outfitters, dress- H&M, tights- Calzedonia kids, shoes- Urban Outfitters, bag- Pull and Bear
Outfit details: jacket- Urban Outfitters, dress- Urban Outfitters, sweater- H&M, tights- some shop in Athens, shoes- Urban Outfitters, bag- secondhand, sunnies- street vendor
P.S. On a much more frivolous note. I am in serious debate about this dress from Zara...cannot make up my mind.
49 comments:
be safe!!
and - since we're being frivolous:
the zara dress looks quite nice with the sunglasses. :)
oh la la! , take it take it!!!! very balmain, and with those glasses you seem sienna miller in factory girl movie (or what is the same, edie sedgwik!)
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I say keep the dress...it looks great on you!
I am glad to hear you're safe ;)
the most importatnt is that you are well and safe :) i love ur red glasses... and yes, buy the dress :D we live only once
Holy crap! What did I miss? It's good to hear you're safe, though, and that nothing happened whilst on your excursion to survey the damage.
hope all is OK. girl.
GET the dress. for sure!!!
very wild.
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festive holiday red!
x.
Go for the dress.
Anyway, is has the situation changed?
What pissed me off with riots is the fact that so many people that has nothing to do with all the fuss are stuck in the middle, like shopkeepers and so on.
Wow, those first two photos are amazing. At first I thought you'd just put up some "holiday photos" not realizing it was simply a burnt frame of a tree, and broken glass not oversize snowflakes. It's interesting to view what's going on there through your eyes and images. Keep us posted.
P.S. The dress is great, but I think it definitely needs some tall heels.
Man, I have not been by here in too long! I knew I was craving quality awesome photos for awhile!
I love the juxtaposition of the Christmas tree against a blue, brilliant sky. It seems somehow wrong, but at the same time, right.
I was just playing that song on Rockband the other night. Thanks for reminding me of good times.
I've been watching the news and it's so sad what is happening there :(
Anyway, I love the Zara dress!
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Su
oh gosh, you are so brave. oh maybe ill go out too. hehe. just for the adventure of it.
anyway for a riot scene there you are the remaining chic on the street. just be careful though, we still want updates. hehe.
that zara dress is so cute. is it a long dress or short one, at least knee length? i bet that looks good on your black boots and your fiery red beret.
No leaving your apartment means more blogging!
Heh, poor joke.
This is so awful, but what wonderful pictures you took. LOve it.
Get the Zara dress. Zaras arent everywhere you know?
i was just about to ask your about how the riots were effecting you hmmm
love the dress
Oh that red/black leo thing is a nice one.reminds me to balmain's pants ☺
I have been wondering how things are going with you at Athens considering the riots. Venture out by all means but stay safe!
Well, the riots have given you some interesting pictures. I love the Zara dress.
Too bad what happens there at the moment! I hope you're save and I also hope the people don't have to suffer too long.
It's nice to visit your blog and see the events from a foreigner's point of view. I've hardly left my house too these past four days and I know the feeling. But I'm going to watch the new Guy Richie movie tonight, Rockandrolla and have some much needed fun.
Life goes on, indeed.
Stay safe over there!
well... keep safe.
BUY IT! It's gorgeous! Stay safe over there :)
The cream jacket is gorgeous! Judging from how well-travelled you are and how intelligent you sound, I'm sure you have plenty of street smarts and common sense when you venture outside, so I'll try not to worry about you. :-)
what a juxtaposition in the photos of you with the cheery pink street art in the back ground vs. the darkness and unsettled mood I imagine Athens is caught in a the moment.
RE: the zara dress - I like what I can see of it.
good to hear you're ok. that's sad about the tree, but the photo is really interesting.
I like the dress a lot; red looks great on you.
Lovely dress. It's perfect for the christmas season too. The first red leopard print I've seen which I've liked, too x
Stay safe :)
Since your classes are canceled indefinitely, how does that affect their credibility once transferred back to your university? Do you receive the grade you had at the time of the suspension? When I was in Greece in February 2001 it was during the Carnival season. I remembered one evening we got caught up in some raucousness between a bunch of Greek & Albanian hotheads.
Definitely get the dress!
YEsss!! I need to get sparkley stockings they are so cute and appropriate for the holiday season;)
CC
please be careful and safe - I'd probably be running around checking it out the same way you are if I was there. :)
and the dress would look super cute with a little black cardigan...
I read about the situation in Athens and I sincerely hope that you stay safe! On a much more frivolous note, I love your outfit and that jacket!
Hope you continue to be safe dear. That burnt tree and cracked glass look strangely beautiful in photographs. I love the jacket and that dress looks wonderful :)
Goodness, please take care and I am glad you are okay. Scary times.
Get the Zara dress!
darling sorry to hear about this situation! please try and keep safe as you pop out.im praying normality returns to Athens!
muah
marian
i absolutely love your jacket!
xoxo,
La C.
ps - fabulous pictures!
Stay safe! I would keep a fairly low profile nevertheless. I can't imagine it's the best thing to deal with during Christmas.
what a brave girl you are! my mother would kill me if i went out into that mess!
how many zara do you have in rural PA? annnnd they dont ship. so go for it!
It must feel strange to walk around and see the detritus of protest. Your account is really compelling. I'm glad you're being careful, and I secretly applaud you for going out even though you've been told not to. I would too.
Buy the Zara dress! I love that you've been told that 'everythings fine' but you must stay indoors... hmmm!
I must admit I was rather ignorant to how bad the situation in Greece was until this recent event pushed many disgruntled Greeks over the edge. I imagine its going to take rather a long time for things to fully get back to "normal".
But anyway, keep safe! =]
I'm glad to hear you're doing alright in the chaos. Just be careful and keep looking nice.
I'm really glad you're safe!
The dress is really pretty. Perfect for the holidays!
I love the Zara dress- you can wear red well. :)
Oooo, I wondered how you might be getting on!
You still look a picture of cool amongst the chaos, and I kind of like that black christmas tree.
LM
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Get the dress! I love Zara, unfortunately I'm too small to fit into most things there...
That sounds crazy! You're brave for venturing outside! That dress looks awesome.
get the dress, it's gorgeous!
xxx
I remember reading about the troubles in Athens in the newspaper and thought of you. I'm glad things are okay with you even if you did have to shorten your stay there!
Take care <3
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