Probably the easiest customs process I have ever been through. Come on in basically…. Arrived at hotel Grande Bretagne.  Very spectacular hotel and the room is superb. Champaign, ice, tea, Perrier at the check in…great start!

Didn’t sleep much on the plane but wanted to get at it so we started with the high tea service. Quite the selection. I had the vanilla roshoi herbal tea and chuck the Mao Feng green tea…oh and the little sandwiches 🙂

 

Walked through the national garden towards the Acropolis. We came across a roman bath excavation that was discovered as they were digging for the subway. Very neat.

 

We went through the acropolis museum on the recommendation of Francis and it was well worth it. We then entered the Acropolis via the south slope where they are still working on some sections.  Not an easy walk but well worth it. I must say that when you get to the top and walk on the grounds of the acropolis, it is quite breathtaking.  To think that this was built almost 3 thousands years ago with the rudimentary tools of the time is incredible. Amazing view of the city and the sea. Absolutely loved it up there.  The pantheon, the temple of Athena Nike, the erechtheion, the Propylaiya were all very imposing.

Back down via the marble stairs!  Pretty but slippery.

 

The view from our table at the rooftop restaurant. The acropolis at night. Daniel, j’ai besoin de tes habiletēs avec la camēra!!!  🙂   Absolutely gorgeous and the food to die for. Well worth the expenses.