I am actually impressed that he called you and mentioned the e-mail specifically! Seems like he typically tries to avoid talking about them.
Going to the center of Athens. Sounds interesting!
And I get you on the food being bad but you acting happy anyway for the kids. There were parts of Disney World where the food wasn't great but for the kids, it made them happy. Or the ride was short and the line was long, but they didn't care. So I didn't care!
You are starting to sound more like yourself. I like that!