Our first day was the busiest; we took a walking tour of the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, and many other ancient ruins.
The Temple of Zeus |
Hadrian's Gate (The Arch of Hadrian) |
Odeon of Herodes Atticus |
The Theatre of Dionysus |
The Parthenon |
The view from atop the Acropolis was simply stunning; it took my breath away. The climb looked more difficult than it actually was, and the windswept hilltop was filled with lonely pillars and blocks of marble from ancient ruins that no longer survive. There is so much history in each carefully carved stone, it simply astounds me.
The next 48 hours in Athens were spent touring the streets and soaking up the Athenian culture. People there were incredibly friendly and helpful and had such a positive attitude.
As we walked the streets of Plaka and Ermou, we got a little lost and happened to stumble across a small flea market that was several blocks long. Normally, I love visiting flea markets and going antiquing, but the fact that everything sold there not only had it's own story, but was from such a different place than what I'm used to made the experience so exotic.
looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteIt really was! <3
DeleteI've always wanted to go to Athens, I went to Greece recently but didn't have time to go to the capital. It looks gorgeous! x
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Me too! I'm so happy I had the opportunity. When you do visit, I'm sure you will have an amazing experience. <3
DeleteThat is absolutely incredible! (PS found you through Abbie's blog:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rachel! Abbie is amazing, isn't she? :)
Deletegorgeous photography and how i wish i could visit athens. it seems like an amazing time :)
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emily
Thank you so much dear. :)
DeleteEVERYTHING ABOUT THIS POST IS STUNNING. You are a true adventurer -- it looks like you got to do a lot of awesome stuff in just 72 hours!! Good for you. These pictures are magic. ♥
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Thank you so much Abbie! You have no idea how much that means to me. <3
DeleteI've always wanted to go to Athens and to see the Temple of Zeus! You are so lucky to have gone there. I'm really glad that you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever been to Corfu? It's in Greece and I swear, it's the most beautiful place in existence. The people make you feel like family and the atmosphere is electrifying....
It really lovely, thank you! I have never been, but the way you describe so magnificently makes me want to fly across the oceans to see it.
DeleteAthens looks simply gorgeous, I have always wanted to go there. Gorgeous photos.
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- Lexie
Thank you so much! Morning is amazing, isn't she? :)
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