Greece

 

On our way to Greece

The view of the Acropolis from our balcony.

Caryatids on the Acropolis

The view from the Acropolis

The Parthenon

The island's buidings are painted blue and white

Doors painted in the style of ancient portraiture

If you look closely at the top of this amphora, you can see an image of the Trojan horse.

The Venetian Fortress of Methoni in the Peloponnese

 

Standing beneath the Acropolis

In the Archaeological Museum, the "Treasure of Mycenae" is displayed.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus

The remains of Roman baths

Scaling the walls!

As you walk through the streets of Athens, certain sections have been cordoned off and exposed so that people can see what lies beneath the surface. In this case, it's an old olive press.

The Parthenon on the Acropolis

The island of Mykonos was my favorite Greek island. I think from the photos, you can see why!

A local restaurant on Mykonos

King Nestor's Palace at Pylos

The Venetian Fortress of Methoni in the Peloponnese

 

 
 
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