Agli Lupoli

I've been living here in Athens for over two weeks now, staying as a guest with James in Agli Lupoli. It's been an interesting time, but I'm ready to move on. I know James is probably tired of me, and to tell you the truth the feeling is more than mutual. Actually, I'm pretty tired of Greece altogether. Athens IS a rough city, and although I tried I just haven't been able to feel like I can belong.

For starters, James is only 19 and his household is a pretty rocky environment (I know mine was back then). There's lots of drama, and not to just here but even with his crazy friends when we go out. He burns through money that his parents give him like crazy, whilst I try my best not to spend what I've worked hard for all Summer. He and his friends are very tough and seem prone to getting into fights. I know they don't like me, which is probably why I've spent these last few days sitting around the house while he's off galavanting. But it's alright, one of them is a racist whom I just can't stand, sitting there as he rants about blacks while listening to rap music like a hypocrite. I hate ignorant people. James cares mostly about status and I think the only reason he likes me or wanted me to come stay so badly is because of the guy he saw on Ios. He looked up to me I think, but that's not all of who I am- sorry to disappoint. I feel like maturity plays a big part here and I shudder to think I was that bad once. I still like the guy, but I just don't mesh in his environment. And don't get me wrong, I'm still thankful he let me come stay and see another side of Athens.

So, it's time to move on. I am heading back to Italy in a few days via ferry. Wish me luck that I don't get caught by immigration for staying in Greece longer than 3 months, or for being in the EU longer than 6. :P