By far this is the oldest stuff I have ever seen. We spent the day touring around Athens. The ruins are inspiring. We started off seeing the original Olympic stadium built in marble. So much marble that Stephen Tracy would be proud. The finished the first ever competitive marathon at this spot, and also concluded the mens and womens marathon for the 2004 Olympics at this stadium as well. It has put the bug in me to run a marathon here if they finish in the stadium. Anyone want to join me???
After the stadium we went to the Zues temple, followed by the Acropolis. There is no way I can do justice to the beauty, and grandeur of these places. It is a shame that war has destroyed a good portion of these temples. They are no doing reconstruction and re-fortification of the Acropolis. You can see this from all the construction stuff in the below pictures. While is may be under construction it did not take away from the experience.
Our hotel looks right out at the Acropolis. By far, the nicest hotel to date. Too bad it is only one more night here.
John and I haave been feasting on mousaka, souvlaki, ka-bobs, gyros, and tonight is probably pasticio. The people here are beyond friendly. They are warm, and always willing to assist with directions and ideas on things to do.
I spent an hour at the pool, which also overlooks the Acropolice.
We are off to dinner. Enjoy the pictures.
Hi Stephen and John -
ReplyDeleteFirstly, John - I hope you continue to be on the mend and feel as good as you look in the pics. Now, why did you torture that poor YOUNG man standing guard so nicely....that was a rhetorical question :) ...this has been a wonderful way to view the trip thru your eyes...Coconut & Snickers say Meoooow Miss You & are expecting wonderful gifts upon your return...my surgery went well - back to work next week :( ....keep the tours coming...Love you both. Peggy