EnglandHolme ValleyHolmfirth53°34’10” N 1°47’20” W
April 8 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
EnglandRingwayWythenshaweManchester Airport Railway Station53°21’49” N 2°16’23” W
April 8 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Car parked and through security in 40 mins!! Time for a cheeky brunch.
GreeceAtticaSpata-ArtemidaSpataAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport37°56’13” N 23°56’46” E April 8 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Great flight but it's 3 1/2hrs. Our taxi pick up was there.
GreeceAtticaAthensKallirois37°57’52” N 23°43’56” E
April 8 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
..and what a great apartment. Superb views.
GreeceAtticaAthensKallirois37°57’52” N 23°43’56” E
April 9 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Pleasant sleep, didn't need the a/c. M and J dispatched for provisions quite early while A and K enjoyed the views. Need to be ready for the walking tour at 10.00!!
GreeceAtticaAthensSyntagmaJewish Museum of Greece37°58’23” N 23°44’2” E
April 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We meet at the Leros Naos Agias Triadis church by the bell tower. Built in 11th Century.
While we waited we toured the catacombs.
GreeceAtticaAthensAnafiotikaRoman Baths37°58’14” N 23°44’5” E
April 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We started with a brief talk on Greek history.
In the background is a huge temple with columns 17m. high dedicated to Zeus and the remains of Hadrian's arch.
GreeceAtticaAthensSyntagmaZappio Megaro37°58’16” N 23°44’12” E
April 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Used for the revival of the Olympics in 1896.
GreeceAtticaAthensMetsPanathinaikon stadium37°58’10” N 23°44’25” E
April 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This was the site of the first modern Olympics and where the flame starts from for each new Olympics. It's the only stadium made of marble.
GreeceAtticaAthensRigillisNational Gardens37°58’21” N 23°44’24” E
April 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Originally a palace, but now the home of the President.
Great marching step by the guards.
