A day in Athens!

We started the day with a fantastic brunch of everything imaginable... then headed off to the big hike up to the Acropolis, Parthenon, Athena's temple, and the outdoor theatre where they put on plays and dramas....

Then, we walked to the brand new Acropolis museum, and boy was it spectacular... it's the newest thing in museumology (?) where the entire museum is showcasing artifacts and "blank spaces" where the pieces in the British Museum (that they stole) will someday return to their homeland, Greece. From being able to see the excavation in the see through floor, to the glass wall with the view of the Acropolis and the lighting above, this is a museum that's unbelievable and amazing.

Then... lunch... Michelle, we had authentic Greek salad in Greece and it's much better than Texas.

Then off to the archeological museum and saw a complete statue of Poseidon found in the ocean bed. Fabulous!

Then.... whew... headed 0ff to the ship, haven't stopped or unpacked yet... had red snapper for dinner, among other many delicious dishes... hearing piano right now... should we unpack??? Oh, ok... gotta go,

Love to you ALL

Melanie and Melany

P.S. Having the time of our life!

Plaka at night

Last night we went to Plaka (flea market, Tavernas, tourist trap...) and saw churches, the Acropolis at night, the Agora (where the word agoraphobia comes from, now we know), we saw lots of Greek graffiti... so sad. Also lots of stray doggies...:-( I want to take them all home and love them.

Melanie's in shoe heaven

Shoes everywhere! Lots of stylish shops and fashion shows and just about everything a woman needs. Very modern place surrounded by very old buildings.

Hotel

Our hotel is in this building. We went walking after dinner to "Plaka" and a shopping district. Melanie pooped out, and Melany went back out and caught a few pics with things lit up, including the changing of the guard. Yes, Sandy, I figured out the IPhone thing. My children would be proud. I think we will be able to update with no problem. No riots, but the subway system is on strike right now.

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...