In Motion
One noticeable difference between the U.S. and Greece is found on the roads. In many older areas—like Nafplio and the small hamlets scattered throughout the countryside—the roads seem far too narrow for two-way traffic, yet somehow every encounter between vehicles works itself out. It’s now clear to me why car rental companies offer so many micro cars—even the wheels are tiny! Locals seem to prefer motorcycles and mopeds, zipping in and out of traffic with ease. Rob commented on the consistent tailgating, saying, “That’s not tailgating to the Greeks—it’s just driving.” Occasionally, especially in Athens, a beat-up little pickup truck will pass by with a speaker blasting announcements, asking if anyone has scrap metal, old appliances, or other junk. Sometimes these vehicles (without the rooftop cages) are used to broadcast political or religious messages. Our rental car has two fuel inputs: LPG and regular gasoline. LPG costs less than half as much, so we’ve favored using it—though not ...