Meteora to Athens

On our drive from Meteora to Athens we made a meaningful stop at Thermopylae — the site where the Spartans held off the Persian army in one of history’s most famous last stands. Standing there after learning so much about Persia this week made it come alive in a new way.

After taking in the monument and imagining that ancient battle, we continued south and stopped at a small beach. The interns didn’t hesitate — they jumped straight into the Aegean Sea for a refreshing swim!

From there we drove to To Syntrivani, a restaurant we discovered last year and were excited to return to. Once again it did not disappoint — another incredible Greek feast together.Read more