Transportation workers in Athens protest the government's austerity measures leaving tourists on foot to drag their bags through the city. Sarah Irwin reports.<br/> Tourists drag suitcases and bags through the streets of Athens - many arriving in the Greek city tired and lost thanks to a transport strike.<br/> 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.<br/> SOUNDBITE: Tourist<br/> "We walked for about three kilometers as we got dropped off from the airport."<br/> SOUNDBITE: Tourist<br/> "I would have taken the metro but I had to use my legs. So, so far, it's been is good for my health."<br/> 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.<br/> They were not the only Greeks protesting the austerity measures.<br/> Communist party supporters also took to the streets - angry at reforms they say have destroyed their standard of living.<br/> On Thursday, EU and IMF inspectors are expected in Greece - to review spending cuts they have required in exchange for aid.<br/> Sarah Irwin, Reuters.
