Our introduction to Greek culture began before we even got on the plane in New York. I think we were the only non-Greeks on the plane, and people were talking to us in Greek. Everyone seemed to know each other–we felt very foreign.
Upon arrival, we found our apartment in a quiet family neighborhood near the Panormou metro, slept for a while, and then went out to have our first meal under the acropolis. Everyone was relieved to easily order vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meals!