Official Armadillo Road Report Athens Greece: Pre-Show Edition |
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Road Reporter Posts: 1729 Location: Baltimore, MD | Oh my babies, how thrilled I truly am to be in Athens, Greece! Just 2 days away from the next TS show, and although I have not yet spied the roadcrew or band, my appetite has been whetted by the Twisted Sister commercials that they have been running each night on the local networks! It has been another emotional journey for me to come to beautiful Greece. As some of you know, I went to art school back in college before I found my true calling doing bioterrorism readiness and rock reporting (but not necessarily in that order)> They begin our background in art history with the cave paintings at Lascaux and then we spend a considerable amount of time studying Greek architecture. Essentially all of Europe and certainly almost all contemporary architecture globally started here in Greece. To stand before the Parthenon...the Acropolis....the ruins... it was overwhelming. The hoards of fellow tourists were a bit distracting but it was absolutely surreal to be witness to something that was once just a page in my textbooks and a few exam questions. As is my preference, I am traveling the city on foot so that I can fully appreciate the sights, sounds and smells. And this in spite of my truly pathetic attempt at speaking the delightful and ancient Greek language (which essentially also gave us most of our vocabulary! Seriously. Check the etymologies of most words--Greek! After some coffee that would put hair back on my head (but regretfully has not kicked in yet) I spent approximately 6 hours touring the ruins in the scorching Mediterranean sun and then stopped a small cafe to chow down on the most exquisite Moussaka I have ever eaten. Joined in company by Alexsandro, a delightful and distinguished gentleman (and Commodore at the Athens Yacht Club--very impressive!) who told me some delightful travel tales of his own and was apparently quite entertained by the notion that I was eating the highly caloric Moussaka in the middle of a hot afternoon while everyone around me was dining on chilled salads and ice cream. [Note to SMF Cyndi-- the locals here started enjoying the ice cream as early as 10:00 am--I think you'd like it here] In true Armadillo form, I am determined to eat my way across Greece. Tomorrow-- Gyros for lunch! Souvlaki for dinner! I finished off the day with a relaxing dip in the rooftop pool of the hotel, with the spectacular view of The Parthenon in the distance. I'm off tomorrow to explore the local scene once again but will hopefully be able to connect with SMF Marty and his entourage, and perhaps I'll even spot one of our other Twisted family as I trek about. Know that I keep all of you, my Twisted brothers and sisters, close to my heart as I prepare to experience the greatest live heavy metal experience in Athens and bring directly to you, all the glorious details you're dying to hear about.... and plenty you don't. Until the 12th my babies... this is Armadillo...trotting off to find more delicacies! | ||
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 378 Location: York, PA | Glad you're having a great time! Look forward to more road reports & don't forget to have baklava for dessert! | ||
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 834 Location: Auchenblae, Scotland | MetalMadLady - 2011-07-10 8:07 PM Glad you're having a great time! Look forward to more road reports & don't forget to have baklava for dessert! Mmm .......Baklava - had a few already! Ouzo's good too Hope to catch up with Terry tomorrow (have replied to your email Marty) | ||
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Extreme SMF Posts: 190 Location: Austria | Hey! Also been checking out the Parthenon today... maybe I walked past by you Armadillo! It is indeed an amazing sight... also the Acropolis museum, spectacular building, with the ancient ruins visible underneath. So far I also like it quit a lot here... I'm off to see some Islands tomorrow. Looking forward to the show... even got across a concert poster already! | ||
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 2072 | Thank you for the report. Have a great time Terry.....Enjoy Greece and the show. | ||
Macedonian SMF |
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 1321 Location: on a Twisted planet | Terry you havin' awesome time.... \m/ see you on 13-th, ... i wrote you message on your cell phone, did you get it? | ||
Captain Howdy |
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 717 Location: Chicago | Enjoy the shows Terry! Wish I could be tagging along with you! | ||
soullites |
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Serious SMF Posts: 35 Location: TS Lighting Board/ Or monitor Board, or..... | were heeeeeeerrrrrreeeee!!! come out and plaaaaay! | ||
Armadillo |
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Road Reporter Posts: 1729 Location: Baltimore, MD | For all of you fellow out of town folks--I checked out the club today. It is at 18 Iera Odos, and the name of the club is Above & Beyond, just next door to club VOX. It is about 1 block up from Tsaldari Panagi and Iedo Odos. Club is on the right hand side of the street, plain front/black with "Above & Beyond" signage. They told me doors open at 7 PM but said it is subject to change, so I plan to get there around 6 PM since I don't have a ticket. Urosh: did not get your message. I arrive in Thessalonki on the 13th at 1340 hrs flight 910 Olympic Air. Edited by Armadillo 2011-07-11 9:06 AM | ||
PatrickS77 |
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Extreme SMF Posts: 190 Location: Austria | Cool! Thanks for the info! Been out of town all day today! It was great. Looking forward to tomorrow! | ||
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Extreme SMF Posts: 146 Location: Fareham Hampshire UK | Well here's a bonus - a 'pre-show edition' of OARR. I hope you all have a great time - I am a little envious - but know my wheelchair would be too much of a problem for Ancient Athens (those cobbles play havoc with my piles!!!). Have a great show - (and sing a little extra loud for me!!). Safe journey. Dave | ||
Macedonian SMF |
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 1321 Location: on a Twisted planet | Terry, me and my friend go with a car so i'll pick you up from the airport.... i'll be there in 13:40 hours, even earlier can't wait | ||
Macedonian SMF |
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Nearly A Band Member Posts: 1321 Location: on a Twisted planet | Terry i shot you an e-mail, reply me if you can.... see ya tomorrow, can't wait Urosh | ||