Poseidon Athens

... d been eyeing and we sat in the shade on a step. Our last stop was to the new Acropolis museum built within site of the Acropolis. Apparently it was quite controversial going up based on the location, but I thought it was incredible. It opened in June, so for all of 2009 it is only one Euro. I would have paid more. There are glass panels on the floor and you can see excavations below the museum ...

... gave us extra tomatoes and onions and pita to go with out chicken skewers. the food was good but not what i expected. i really wanted hummus and none of the restaurants had it. i was so disappointed and im really hoping that santorini has some or i will cry. after a great lunch we went to the acropolis and walked around in the 100 degree weather. no big deal. we were sweating out all the water that we drank at lunch because when we started heading to the top we ...

... are huge pieces of technology (TVs, sound systems, etc.) just chilling in empty buildings. They will never be used again but weren't re-sold, donated or relocated to more practical spaces.<br><br>After five years of nothing, I'm doubtful much will go on with this place.<br><br>---<br><br>So if you visit Athens, plan to stay for one day and have multiple backup plans for transportation. Two days would be a possibility when the Acropolis-related museum reopens...<br>

... essential, and she is totally right. Trust me, you will keel over if you don't wear one while walking outdoors. - Soak the sunhat in cold water before going out. - Have frequent cold showers. - Take a bandana, get it wet, whirl it around in the air to get it cold, and tie it around your neck. When it warms up, whirl it around again. - Take lots of water wherever you're walking. I can't believe how much I went through. Get one of those ...

... mad rush through the famous National Archeological Museum and ancient sites. Athens is mostly flat and lies in the valley of a mountain range that can be seen off in the distance, but there are several hills in the city, most having ancient ruins and monuments, that provide great vantage points and views of the sunset and surrounding hillsides. I visited the local University in Athens, expecting to see a massive and impressive education system ...

... with amazing sculptures, pottery, reliefs, and relics from Ancient Greek life. Among the more stunning peices was a giant bronze statue of Zeus that was recovered from the sea, and an intricatly worked wreath of golden flowers and leaves. There was also an amazing device that they recovered from the sea that they x-rayed. They've done an attempt at reconstructing it and figure it was basically some nautical ...

... and other sights- public sites where the money goes directly to the town. It must be hard to find the balance of living in a constant mix of 'this is my home, my neighborhood' and 'this is a tourist attraction'. Ah well. Made it to the train. I'll mix Aix. I liked the town itself (physically), the people somewhat less. Like any town, in any country, any where, when overwhelmed with tourists it has to close inward and tighten ranks I suppose. I am sure any visitor to ...

... Agora. It is a small acre of ruins. I have chosen today to see most of the Ancient ruins of Athens because they are free. We wander around the ruins taking in the history of the Roman Agora. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PmX4wzj48Y One of the few remains left behind by Turkish invasion stands next to the Roman Agora, the beautiful Victory Mosque. The view of the Acropolis from here is beautiful, but the view of ...