Travel to Athens
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We slept in, ate a late breakfast, and then drove to Athens. We took the back roads for some of the way, driving through villages and a big town or two. It’s fun to see how life happens for normalRead more
We slept in, ate a late breakfast, and then drove to Athens. We took the back roads for some of the way, driving through villages and a big town or two. It’s fun to see how life happens for normalRead more
Today we decided to see a few of the “minor” sites and also visit the National Archaeological Museum. Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Agora, and the museum took up most of the day. We ended with aRead more
So once again we changed our plans. Last night at dinner, the manager of the restaurant suggested that we consider a mid-late afternoon Acropolis trip. If we took the “back door” entry, we wouldRead more
For our last day in Athens, Joe had just one thing he wanted to do — walk through the ruins of what is (probably) the site of the Lyceum where Aristotle taught. This is the place where AristotleRead more
The crack squad of the Greek army does what can only be described as a hazing ritual at the changing of the guard. Great entertainment - although Kate I probably committed sacrilege by laughing theRead more
Disembarked in Athens.. Our cruise director made an observation that stuck with me, having been to several countries that are in constant conflict with their neighbours and within their own borders..Read more
Eating an early dinner around the corner from my hotel.
The restaurant is called O Tzitzikas Ke O Mermigkas and the food was amazing.
I had the Mastihato, which is chicken served in aRead more
At my hotel, Electra Athens, they have a rooftop restaurant where I had breakfast this morning, the view was so lovely I returned for dinner.
While their cocktail making skills aren’t up toRead more
Nach circa 20 Minuten warten auf die Metro und 40 Minuten Fahrt ins Zentrum waren wir endlich angekommen in Athen. Auch wenn wir jetzt schon zehn Tage in Griechenland sind, waren es dennoch unsereRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Syntagma, Σύνταγμα