Acropolis at night just past a bustling city at night

The Acropolis! One of the 7 wonders of the world!

When we first came to dinner, my breath was taken away when I looked off the balcony and saw the Acropolis for the first time in the distance. It's even more beautiful at night when all lit up.

Buffet dinner at the King George hotel

We enjoyed a fine buffet dinner tonight. A variety of fresh salads, Greek cheeses, including one that was grilled, roasted potatoes, herbed rice, spiced chicken, olives, spinach pies, beets, and lemon-kiwi tarts...

Athens: We Have Arrived!

We made it safe and sound and the time went by very fast on the airplane. Met a lot of nice people so far, (including the violinist and the guest lecturer on Greek pottery), and we have 87 people on our ship with 75 staff... we are staying at the King George Palace and waiting for our room. We are going to go wander around Plaka, and then come back for a rest before the Buffet dinner at the hotel. On the way in, we saw lots (and I mean lots!) of olive trees, pistachio trees, motorcycles, and taxis. Tomorrow we will tour the Acropolis and museum and have lunch at a local restaurant and board the ship in the early evening. We are a little tired, but our excitement keeps our energy going. Until we meet again....
Melanie and Melany

Ready to leave!

Melany was finally all packed at 2:30am, Melanie (aka Mimi) had been asleep for hours... waiting for our ride to the airport and our new adventure! OPA! ΟΠΑ!

Almost ready!

We are leaving in the morning and Melany is not packed yet! Still 12 hours left....