Nov 11, 2009 - Our life in Ruins

A Life in Ruins Our day was spent in Athens. ... There are so many ruins in Athens the city is literally built on top of them so much so they cannot rebuild or build anything new in the city because of it. ... We were lucky and were one of the first groups to tour the Acropolis.A Life in Ruins Our day was spent in Athens. ... There are so many ruins in Athens the city is literally built on top of them so much so they cannot rebuild or build anything new in the city because of it. ... We were lucky and were one of the first groups to tour the Acropolis....

Nov 10, 2009 - We be ridin the waves

Hey Folks We have not given you an update for the last few days as there isn’t much to report. Overnight we met with some bad weather and it was decided not to dock in Katakolon and continue to Athens it was disappointing not having the stop but we used the time on ship as a relaxation day. ... We have full day tour booked for Athens and hopefully we will have more to report and some more pictures. ... The better rested travelers.Hey Folks We have not given you an update for the last few days as there isn’t much to report. Overnight we met with some bad weather and it was decided not to dock in Katakolon and continue to Athens it was disappointing not having the stop but we used the time on ship as a relaxation day. ... We have full day tour booked for Athens and hopefully we will have more to report and some more pictures. ... The better rested travelers....

Nov 10, 2009 - Roaming around Athens

It mostly a beautiful day in Athens. ...

Nov 9, 2009 - In Athens

In Athens. ...

Nov 4, 2009 - Athens, Greece

I would have loved to have a few extra days to explore the surrounding area of Athens, BUT since we did not do the isles I know we will be back anyway. ... He brought us to the coast, so we were able to see some Local beaches in Athens. ... Unfortunately it was the coldest day in Athens in years ( according to locals) so we did not get to take advantage of it. ... After dinner we went to a nice rooftop garden that overlooked Athens. ...

Oct 30, 2009 - Athens, Greece

it is hard to get your head around the fact that these structures were built more than 2500 years ago! Of course, at the moment most are little more than piles of rocks, but they are impressive rocks! We were joined in Athens by Kelly Brown, an American from North Carolina, a mutual friend from our days in Shanghai. ... Our Athens stay was marred at the end, when Jerri's passport and credit cards were stolen during our metro ride to the ferry for Crete. ... Since there was no purpose to be served by Kelly and Terry staying in Athens, they proceeded onward while Jerri stayed to cope with the fallout from that. ... What a hassle, and an event that moved Athens far down Jerri's list of favorite places. ...

Oct 21, 2009 - Last stop...birth place of Democracy...Pnyx.

Today we made a special trip to the Pnyx, the location of the first legislative assembly, basically the birth place of democracy. Here in Athens they make a big deal of the New Acroplois Museum as a claim that their museum is good enough and to say it is popular they have a foolishly low price, family of four for 2 Euros. ...

Oct 20, 2009 - Athens...many little things that fill our days.

Athens is turning out just fine. ... There, that is the negative, and this has nothing to do with Athens itself, just bad luck or lack of karma, and personal foolishness to settle on the free guide books at the hotel rather than purchase a proper guide book and a map, now for the positve. ... As mentioned before, there was a Street Theater Festival here in Athens. ... The point is, rather than just walking up a high hill to see another church and a view of Athens, now this is a hunt for something unknown following satelite coordinates that takes you up a high hill beside another church with a view of Athens. ... Odd thing though, the trees are short, which is not odd due to poor soil condition, but the short trees are not visable above most buildings so, when looking at Athens from some high point, you just see roof tops and no trees. ...

Oct 17, 2009 - Athens main attraction, the Acropolis

So we start out to see the big thing to see in Athens: the Acropolis. ... The day is a bit cloudy, and getting worse.So we start out to see the big thing to see in Athens: the Acropolis. ... The day is a bit cloudy, and getting worse....

Oct 16, 2009 - Piraeus - Athens

Piraeus is Greece's main port - the hub of the Aegean ferry network - ocean liners, hydrofoils, catamarans, car ferries, everything - very, very busy! I was in Athens two years ago and did all the touristy must do's, so decided to have an easy day. ... I booked some time in the ship's beauty spa for later in the afternoon and then strolled into Piraeus.Piraeus is Greece's main port - the hub of the Aegean ferry network - ocean liners, hydrofoils, catamarans, car ferries, everything - very, very busy! I was in Athens two years ago and did all the touristy must do's, so decided to have an easy day. ... I booked some time in the ship's beauty spa for later in the afternoon and then strolled into Piraeus....

Oct 15, 2009 - First days in Athens Greece

The lead up to Athens -We all looked forward to Athens as it is the center and symbol of so many myths. ... -We were discouraged by many who told us that Athens is "just a city". ... -We were discouraged by the Athenean on Naxos who said "Athens is Hell, just Hell. ... Athens is just a city. ... Athens is just a city with international art shows and theater. ...

Sep 22, 2009 - Athens Bus Tour

From here we returned to Syntagma Square to catch our Athens city double decker bus tour. ... In 2004 Athens hosted the summer Olympic games. ... I learned that Athens is named for the goddess Athena. ... As Athens was home to the original Olympics, and as mentioned hosted summer Olympics most recently in 2004 we were able to see Olympic Stadium. ...