Koulouria – Kουλουριa
Waking up early to catch a ferry from Piraeus to the Greek islands is never easy. But after rushing through the morning traffic to Athens’ biggest port, I always find a few minutes to spare before the herds of Greeks and foreigners alike amass on to the huge ferry. It’s important to spend those few minutes wisely.
While the ferries will have overpriced food and drink, be sure to grab KOULOURIA from the street vendors. These pretzel-like sesame rings are a cheap, perfect snack to take on your voyage. Not too salty or sweet, a koulouri is my favorite breakfast snack along with coffee or juice. You can find them both crisp and soft, just like pretzels. Be sure to ask or point to the kind you prefer. Here’s a tip: Get more than one – you’ll thank me when your ferry is delayed and you find yourself starving in the middle of the deep blue sea.