The couchette ride from Sofia to Athens wasn't too bad. Basically, it was a 6 person seater that converted into 2 rows of triple bunk beds. We had 7 people in a compartment made for 6. A bit crowded, but 2 of them were cute kids (more importantly quiet), so it was bearable.
Amazingly, the train arrived early! Which meant that I couldn't check into the hotel (yes, a HOTEL this time!) for a while.
It was so nice to have a TV, toilet, and shower in my own personal room!
I wasn't going to do any sightseeing for the day since I wanted to wait for my mom. I decided to use the day to organize plans for the next 2 weeks. Booked ferry tickets to Santorini and Crete (good thing I did this early – there were only a couple of seats left!), and plane tickets to Istanbul.
That done, I went to the bank to get some Euros. I almost left my ATM card in the machine!!! I've been so accustomed to the ATMs that give back the card before the cash. This one did the reverse. As soon as I got my cash, I walked away. I didn't realize that I was card-less until I crossed the street. I ran back just in time before the machine sucked my card back. A guy was laughing at me...
For dinner, I had a STRONG craving for Japanese food. There happened to be a nice (and expensive!) Japanese restaurant just steps away from the hotel. Whatever. I can spoil myself for one night....so, I ordered myself some tofu and 豚カツ定食 : )
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