Strolling the Plaka

Today, on this last day of Carnival, we decided to stroll the Plaka

gosh, I am always drawn to these leather shops!

there was a LOT of people out and about, but only a few in costumes

but, the tavernas were filling up!

lots of shopping in Plaka - souvenir shops, yes, but a lot of other types, as well -
jewelry, furs, fine art, and clothing

all the tavernas have 'recruiters' who tempt you with menus and comfortable seating

beautiful amber (rather expensive) komboloi

and confetti thrown everywhere! Most people were walking around with it in their hair

statue shops are quite popular, as well as the beautiful lamps

I am not sure what the story is about these slippers, but I saw several sellers offering them
obviously, they are made in Greece

and, of course, lots of Greek sandals (I didn't see anyone buying, though...too cold!)

there was a couple of shops selling replicas of historical museum pieces - had to take a shot of the trireme

and Chuck always likes the chess sets

a strange empty street right off the very busy one!

you can see those touristy Greek-style dresses in a lot of shops, but its the layered skirts I like

after that walk about, it was time to sit for a bit - with a cappuccino and some
yogurt, fruit and honey (yum!) Unfortunately, while we were there it started to rain...
what a bummer for Carnival festivities later this evening