I was sitting on my desk, editing pictures, when I felt it. It was vague but intense at the same time. I knew that I had to turn around but did I want to?
I tried to ignore it but it was impossible. I gathered my courage and gave a little push to my swivel chair. As it started to rotate, I saw it! Now there was no turning back!
Don't worry there wasn't a vicious monster or anything else remotely scary behind me, it was just a look. But those of you that have a dog, you probably know that specific look. The one that a dog has when he is sure that it is time for his walk and you have forgotten it :)
Trying to convince him that it is still early and that it is getting dark only because winter is coming and the days are getting shorter, is a waste of time. I called 
This time we didn't go to the touristic old town with the stone built beautiful houses and the neat pedestrian streets. I have shown you that part more than once. Instead we headed towards a neighbourhood that is not as old as the historical centre but is is definitely not new either!
Pronia was built as a refugee settlement, an initiative of the first governor of modern Greece, around 1830. Of course it has changed a lot, during the last 200 years but it is still a very special neighbourhood. The narrow streets, the very small building plots and the old houses that still stand among the new ones, are composing an amazing puzzle of different eras.
Those characteristics, as well as its proximity to the historical centre, are transforming it from a working class neighbourhood to a tourist destination, with many houses to be transformed to guest houses and the redevelopment of the area.
The first signs of gentrification are already visible, especially if you try to rent (or buy) a house around here, like we (unsuccessfully) did! But on the other hand more tourists means, more restaurants, more stores and more facilities for the locals too, at least those that haven't moved away.
This is my contribution to the #wednesdaywalk challenge, a great initiative, hosted by 
Happy walks to everybody!
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