United StatesHarmon Park41°32’40” N 93°39’13” W
February 28 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
With a little help from ChatGPT I was the responsible one and created a full itinerary. Dinner dates booked, tickets secured, hotels and flights arranged. Next stop, Athens.
GreecePallas Theater37°58’35” N 23°44’5” E
March 1 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Arrived in Athens. Our taxi was ripping at 140kph to the hotel. We are staying at the NJV right on Syntagma Square, the central plaza of Athens. Caught the changing of the guards at the tomb of theRead more
GreeceAcropolis Museum37°58’8” N 23°43’42” E
March 2 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Started off with the best Hotel breakfast we’ve ever had. Walked to the Acropolis to realize I booked tickets for the next day, maybe I’m not too good at this. Ended up spending the morning at theRead more
GreeceLykabettus37°58’55” N 23°44’35” E
March 2 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Took the cable car to the top of the best overlook in the city. Enjoyed some drinks and marched our way down even though we paid for a return ticket. The stadium was a highlight, walked the tunnelsRead more
GreeceTheatre of Dionysos37°58’13” N 23°43’41” E
GreeceRoman Agora37°58’26” N 23°43’34” E March 3 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Second half of the morning. Stopped at the Roman Agora, Agora’s were public spaces used for assembles and markets. From there we went to the Ancient Agora of Athens. The missal there is rebuilt likeRead more
GreecePrison of Socrates37°58’10” N 23°43’20” E
March 3 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Took a walk through the Plaka neighborhood and found Bretto’s bar. The oldest distillery in Athens. From there we went to Dionysos Zonar’s and had some amazing food with a matching view. I had theRead more
GreeceSyntagma square37°58’33” N 23°44’2” E
March 4 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Courtney really wanted McDonalds for breakfast but they don’t start brekky until 8am! She was devastated and I had to settle with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon with hash browns at the hotel.Read more
ItalyBorgo41°53’58” N 12°27’45” E
March 4 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Can’t kick a rock without hitting a historic building or a church around here. Had our first authentic pizza and ate it with a fork as you do. Took a walk through the Trastevere neighborhood and ourRead more
Vatican CityAtrio della Quattro Cancelli41°54’22” N 12°27’14” E
March 5 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
So much art. Luckily we had a tour booked so we got to skip all the lines and go straight in. We didn’t realize the size of the Vatican Museums collection. Highlights were some of the statues,Read more
