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After months of anticipation – it was finally our big day in Athens. We were going to visit the Acropolis. Not the museum, not a model and not a replica. The real deal. We took a nice leisurely walk from our hotel and paid the 60 euro entry fee (30 euro each) to hike upContinueContinue reading “Day 13 – Visit to the Acropolis”

Sometimes when traveling a food bug will bite you – especially with so many different types of food – so I took the day off yesterday from site seeing and slept most of the day. I hope you all enjoyed our guest blogger (Noel) yesterday describing Noel and Andrew’s adventures in Athens. At the endContinueContinue reading “Day 12 – Greek Tapas and Visit to Acropolis Museum”

I believe that any time you can go on a leisurely walk through a new city it gives you an opportunity to see things a differently than when driving around or riding public transportation. When strolling along – you have a chance to experience the vibe of a community – the energy, the smells andContinueContinue reading “Day 10 – A City Walk in Historic Athens”

It was “Hop-On, Hop-Off” day in Athens. After a trip to the gym and working out, we all headed to the roof top restaurant for a Greek buffet style Breakfast. I stuck with my usual yogurt, fruit and coffee breakfast – Andrew went for a “Full Greek Breakfast” platter than had eggs, yogurt, juice, cheese,ContinueContinue reading “Day 9 – National Archeological Museum in Athens”