Did you know that there is a “gothic style”-castle-like building in the middle of downtown Athens? Well, I didn’t for quite some time. Μost of the surrounding buildings are actually bigger and if you don't walk by it, you probably wouldn’t notice it. But if you do, it is really an odd look - like a relict from another time in the middle of the concrete jungle. I was very curious to see how the inside looked and contacted Celia, the owner, to have a look. Celia informed me,

„I have this shop since 1973 , so for 42 years now. I am from Xania, Crete and I sell spices, teas, honey, raki, ouzo, tsipouro, all locally from there. Wait. I will make you a „cocktail“, with 17 different herbs inside, It has Mint, Greek Mountain Tea, Fennel Seeds and much more. And also try the thyme honey. One spoon a day and you will have a lot of sex!“ -Nikos, Kypseli "Έχω αυτό το μαγαζί από το 1973,για 42 χρόνια δηλαδή. Κατάγομαι από τα Χανιά,Κρήτη και πουλάω μπαχαρικ

„Can I take a picture of you?“ „Do you want me to smile?“ „Whatever you want.“ „Because I don’t want it with a smile.“ I am taking the first picture of her, then, from behind, another person comes into the picture. I take the second picture, in which she smiles. „Are you two together?“ „Doesn’t it show?“ „Actually yes. Where have you met.“ „Do you know Bolivar? It’s a beach bar in Alimos. That’s where we met. He’s from Crete and I am from Cyprus.“ „Tell me a little bit about

"I'm on the way to a lesson right now!" "Παω για μάθημα!" #people #kypseli

„I like the picture, but take another one too, so that you can see my shoes! And also write that I’m a barber! (And if there is any nice girls that write you after seeing my picture, tell them where to find me! I’m kidding!)“ -Aldo, Barber, Kypseli „Μου αρέσει, αλλά τράβα άλλη μια φωτογραφία για να φαίνονται τα παπούτσια μου.Επίσης γράψε οτι είμαι κομμωτής! (Και αν υπάρχουν τιποτα ωραία κορίτσια που σου γράψουν αφού δουν τη φωτογραφία μου, πες τους πού να με βρουν! Αστειεύομα

"What do you want to become, when you grow up?" "A football player." "A cop." "He's stupid. He just wants to arrest his friends!" Yazim & Nikos, Kypseli "Τι θέλεις να γίνεις όταν μεγαλώσεις;?" "Ποδοσφαιριστής." "Αστυνομικός." "Αυτόν χαζός είναι! Θέλει να συλλάβει τους ίδιους του τους φίλους!" Γιάζιμ και Νίκος, Κυψελη #people #kypseli #kids #children