Athens

Yasas! (i think thats how you say hello in Greek...)

We got to Athens 2 days ago after a LONG ferry ride from Italy. We should have been able to take the train from the port to Athens right away, BUT because of the strikes we ended up stuck in Patras, Greece for most of the day. It was not super exciting... and we ended up taking a bus (2 and 1/2 hours!) into Athens. But once we got there, our hostel was great! We stayed at Athens Backpackers, and our room had a great view of the Acropolis. We got in around 7pm, showered and went up to the Rooftop Bar. Then we went and watched the soccer game between Greece and Argentina (Greece lost :( ).

Yesterday, we got up and went to all the tourist/historical sites. We saw the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the National Gardens, the Acropolis (including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, etc. - but it was an uphill hike to get there!). We tried to see Parliament, but the street was closed because of the protesters (we avoided that area - don't worry!).

Today, we are shopping and exploring the city some more before leaving tonight on a ferry for Santorini!!

-Kiley

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