Meet the ginger coloured mutt Loukanikos (Greek for sausage). Loukanikos was a much loved riot dog. During the protests of 2010 he became famous as he joined the crowds demonstrating against the Government. Sausage was even on the cover of Time magazine! When he died several artists got together and produced a mural in his honour. This was one of the many interesting works of street art we explored yesterday on our tour with Alternative Athens.
Yesterday was mostly about discovering modern Athens. We finished our evening watching a quirky Woody Allen movie at a roof top cinema under the Acropolis--then strolling the streets of the Plaka enjoying gelato. Hugs to my puppy Jo-Jo. One more day in Athens. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom. Nexus Note: One of the first advertisements we saw during our move in the outdoor theatre was "Nescafé since 1958". Nescafé instant coffee is huge here. A common drink you see in the squares is Nescafé Frappe. It seems to be cold instant coffee foamed up poured over ice. I tried it--I am NOT a fan. Ray
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Diane
9/26/2016 08:08:08 am
Absolutely. Alternative Athens has a lot of different tours...all dealing with a subculture of Athens. We chose the one that focused on street art and its social and politics context.
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Mrs Hicklings kids
9/26/2016 05:56:17 am
Q1.
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Diane
9/26/2016 08:12:40 am
1. Gelato is like ice cream , but with a more Concentrated flavour. We ate a lot of it in Italy.
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Diane
9/26/2016 08:13:07 am
Our street art tour was in Athens.
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Justin
9/26/2016 08:56:29 am
How long did it take to paint the dog?
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:35:02 am
There were several artists involved so not as long as one person. Check out the street art behind Pic Studio in Listowel. Those really cool street artists could give you a better idea.
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owen
9/26/2016 08:56:59 am
where in greece is that
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:35:21 am
Athens
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madison
9/26/2016 08:57:10 am
do you know who did that street? did you think that art was amazing i do? do you think it looks lioke a real dog?
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:37:21 am
Smart, Grams and Martinez.their names are on it--or at least their tags. The dog is on YouTube and I think it looks like him.
Alicia
9/26/2016 08:57:59 am
how long did it take to make the dog art
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Julia
9/26/2016 09:01:40 am
That looks more modern day. when was it painted??
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:39:10 am
Since the dog died in 2014
Diane
9/26/2016 10:38:21 am
There were several artists involved so not as long as one person. Check out the street art behind Pic Studio in Listowel. Those really cool street artists could give you a better idea.😄
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Aasera
9/26/2016 09:01:13 am
Is the dog painted on a wall of a store/bar
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:46:15 am
Yes, on the side of a building.
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Sarah
9/26/2016 09:04:36 am
That art of the dog is really pretty and it looks like it is the king of dogs what do you think?
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:40:10 am
He was a hero😄
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Sarah
9/27/2016 09:18:29 am
A really AWESOME hero:}
austin
9/26/2016 09:05:03 am
that picture looks awesome do you now how did it
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:42:20 am
Smart, Grams and Martinez.their names are on it--or at least their tags.
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madi
9/26/2016 09:05:42 am
The puppy is really cute.
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:46:33 am
He is on YouTube.
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Brian
9/26/2016 09:06:36 am
Question: How long did Sausage live for?
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:47:46 am
About 10 years
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jordan
9/26/2016 09:11:05 am
was it cool
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:47:58 am
😄
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Jenna
9/26/2016 09:13:23 am
did you see someone pant it
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:48:26 am
No one was actually painting the street art while we were touring.
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:49:01 am
Very good question. The background is supposed to be the riots and things burning.
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lex
9/26/2016 09:15:24 am
that picser has alout of detale
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:49:33 am
The street artists are really talented.
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9/26/2016 09:19:41 am
How long was the spray painted king dog on the wall for !!!!!!!
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Diane
9/26/2016 10:49:57 am
Since just after he dies in 2014
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Diane
9/30/2016 04:11:26 am
Mixed breed, ginger colour, and around 10. He is famous enough you can find him on YouTube.
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