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mirjamfoxNew member24 October 2015 15:01:26

Hey,
I´m Sonja from Innsbruck the capitol of Tyrol in Austria. I´m here to work for ANIMA, The Hellenic Wildlife Society. I have arrived this Monday. My apartment is wet like a cave, so I´m living at a friend´s place and will move to another friend´s apartment,.. and then - somewhen - I hope my "real" apartment will be fixed to move in. My motorbike is suffering in the heavy rain. It´s spoilt and was used to stand in a garage. It was also never chain locked, but here Ì´m feeling safer like this. Especially because I´m not riding it regulary. When arriving in Athens I get losed a few times so now I prefer to walk so there is more time to check the street signs. A bumpy start here in Greece, but I think it fits this country.
Sorry this text got much more longer than planned, but it had to come out.

GuestPoster980 Guest

GuestPoster980Guest25 October 2015 20:03:10

Welcome to Athens Sonja! Seems like a rough start but I hope the rest of your stay will be easier!

M_Sabnis Member

Member since 21 August 2014

M_SabnisMember01 November 2015 09:12:09

Sounds exciting so far!

VctoriaDuplenne Contributor

Member since 06 June 2013

VctoriaDuplenneContributor01 November 2015 14:56:30

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Welcome to Greece, Sonja.
I have been living here for 1 and a half year now but still feel like a newbie hehe.. I'm Gabrielle, Indonesian, i'm here with my family. Hope you have a good time staying in Greece. anything you want to ask about the city and around please don't hesitate.

have a good evening,
Gabrielle.

Doreen Joan Member

Member since 09 September 2013

Doreen JoanMember02 November 2015 11:50:24

Welcome Sonja! You will be safer on foot than on a motorbike!! Lol!
I hope you enjoy your job and get your apartment sorted!
I came 2 years ago and love it here. Please contact if help is needed for any mundane thing!

Best wishes

Doreen

Digious New member

Member since 23 September 2010

DigiousNew member03 November 2015 11:46:52

Dear Sonja,
Welcome to Athens!!! You have come at a time where it rains a few times out of the year. As I am writing this I see blue skies and look forward to the rest of the week. I heard that there might be strikes in the coming days so I advise you to check what means will be operating.
T

mirjamfox New member

Member since 23 October 2015

mirjamfoxNew member03 November 2015 20:57:14

Thanks a lot for your replys and helpful information. I think I have found a nice apartment in Koukaki. So in a few weeks I will feel much more home in Athina.

GuestPoster980 Guest

GuestPoster980Guest06 November 2015 23:11:12

Koukaki is a great choice! I'm living in this area too so if you feel like going for a coffee when you'll be around, don't hesitate to let me know! Very chill out place!

mirjamfox New member

Member since 23 October 2015

mirjamfoxNew member08 November 2015 15:01:18

Thanks o lot. I hope to sign the contract next week.

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