In Febuary we went to Athens to investigate the possibility of the Church doing humanitarian work there. We stayed near the Acropolis so we were in a central location. 
As we walked around we saw many interesting sights. There was excavation going on all over Athens. 
Architecture popping up out of bushes added to the uniqueness of Athens!
Sorry we don't speak Greek, we've got Albanian name tags on and we're from England!!
Can I just have your shoes then please?
We walked a very long way to the highest point in Athens
Not as fortunate as motor-hound here!!
These people are queuing up to receive food. There are about 500 people here. We didn't take any more pics as it was distressing enough for them to be in these circumstances. Father V. told us that there are 73 food shelters like this run by the Greek Orthodox Church, they also have 16 elderly care homes, 2 baby homes and 2 homes for disabled people. We also contacted other organisations such as Caritas who deal mainly with refugees. Funds to provide humanitarian aid have now been allocated to Greece and it is anticipated that a full time humanitatian couple will be sent there in the near future.
Before we left Elder Willis tried out for the local jazz band
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