The Obstacle Course That is Athens
I have said before that I have found that the traffic in Greece regard zebra crossings as killing grounds, but then the pavements in Athens aren’t much safer, if you look at this picture.
Typical Athenian Pavement Hazard
Obviously, a vehicle has driven over this drain cover.
To be fair to the Greeks, the walking was much easier on all the islands I visited.
The Anonymous Widower 
[…] Six months ago, they would have caused me a real problem, but with the sun and the improvement in my eyesight, they’re almost good practice for me. And certainly, they’re not as intrusive as the obstacles in Athens. […]
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