On our 9th and final day in Greece, we bring you the full account of Athens.
Our first two days took us to the obligatory Athenian sights: the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Agora and Parliament. They are compulsory for a reason.
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| We climbed the hill to the Acropolis and walked into one of the most famous, highly visited sites almost free (gotta love those student discounts). It was stunning. |
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| Though dozens of tourists clambered among the ruins, I imagine far fewer were there than any given day in June. Some sections were roped off to deter overeager visitors from accidentally toppling a 2,500-year-old Corinthian column, but so many temple fragments sat there that most were just waiting to become the most historic park bench ever. |
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| At a museum in the ancient Agora, a horse and chariot carving on the outside of a marble box. |
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| Pillars at the Agora museum |
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| Go, go, go Greece lighting! |
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| The Acropolis at sunset |
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| Changing of the guard in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Greek parliament building. Among the fluffiest shoes I've ever seen. |
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