One of our highlights in Athens was our attendance one evening at an open air movie theater where we watched the umpteenth, yet new Pirates of the Caribbean. Luckily for us it was in English, but it included Greek subtitles for the locals. The movie was projected on a big outdoor screen in an enclosed area near the Acropolis, ala old time drive-in movies, and everyone sat in lines of plastic chairs to enjoy the show. There was even an “Intermission” during which time one may visit the WC or the Snack Bar.
During my visit to the snack bar, the owner asked if we were from Sweden or Norway (which we have heard more than once on this trip). When I replied that we were from the US, he asked about the San Antonio Spurs, and he said that the Greeks are big basketball fans. He informed me that the top sports in Greece were football (soccer), basketball, and water polo. Then he asked why we Americans call Football by that other name- “what is it?” he said. “Soccer” I answered. “Yes!” he said, “Why do you call the game with thee foot soccer?” What could I say? So I told him that the name “football” was already taken. “Oh, I have seen your sport with the pads” he said. “It is not a real sport, like rugby.” Again, I had to agree.
I went back out to watch the second half of the movie with Susie and Noa, and as we walked out there was a very long line for the 11:00 show. I think this could be a hit in San Diego….
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