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Travel

Imagine yourself in a foreign destination, not understanding the language and yet you're going to navigate public transportation, get settled in your new condo, and go shopping in an open market. What emotions would you feel? What would you see? Here's my take on what a visit to Athens, Greece might feel like. Enjoy!

Touch down, file out 

Bold stares, dry mouth 

Euro, Railway 

Metro, I pay 

6th Floor, Great view 

House keys, from you 

Power, shared cost 

Exchange rate? Bit lost 

Translate, Oh God 

Handshake, amused nod 

Athinas Street, Market beat 

Ancient Agora, City seat 

Fragrant Aromas, Brilliant stalls 

Noise and bustle, audacious calls 

Mackerel, ice, crab, squid 

Goat, boar, cow, pig 

Olives, Feta 

Garlic, wine 

Baked goods, Veggies 

Grapes on the vine 

Gaze at, point, try 

Wave hands, smile, sigh 

Clutching parcels, heart beating fast 

Dazzled, dizzy, home at last. 

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Jeannine Gerkman
Jeannine Gerkman