Transportation workers in Athens protest the government's austerity measures leaving tourists on foot to drag their bags through the city. Sarah Irwin reports.
Tourists drag suitcases and bags through the streets of Athens - many arriving in the Greek city tired and lost thanks to a transport strike.
Government transport workers -- facing wage cuts and layoffs under the country's austerity program -- have walked off the job -- leaving many visitors to find their own way through unfamiliar streets.
SOUNDBITE: Tourist
"We walked for about three kilometers as we got dropped off from the airport."
SOUNDBITE: Tourist
"I would have taken the metro but I had to use my legs. So, so far, it's been is good for my health."
A day after the government passed a widely unpopular property tax, the taxi, bus and subway drivers made their voices heard outside of the Ministry of Transport.
They were not the only Greeks protesting the austerity measures.
Communist party supporters also took to the streets - angry at reforms they say have destroyed their standard of living.
On Thursday, EU and IMF inspectors are expected in Greece - to review spending cuts they have required in exchange for aid.
Sarah Irwin, Reuters.
