Acropolis of Athens

(1) View from the acropolis ("upper city"/citadel); the propylaea ("before the gates"/entrance) is on the right. (2) White marble columns of the propylaea. (3) The Parthenon, completed in 438 BC, is currently undergoing its fourth set of renovations since it was laid ruin by the Venetians in 1687 (during which time it was under control by the Ottoman Empire and actually converted into a mosque). (4) Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This was my favorite, and if you look closely, you can see someone working on restorations.

Also, as I write this post from the cafe underneath Bedbox Hostel, I notice that, despite it being 60 degrees and sunny, the HEAT IS ON. Apparently this is "cold."Read more