Greece: The land of Gods...in Athens


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September 25th 2008
Published: October 26th 2008
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Checking in our baggage at the Venice Marco Polo Airport was completed with a welcoming feeling of calmness, knowing we would positively be underweight. You have no idea how many sleepless nights we have had due to the immense amount of extra luggage we had ‘somehow’ built up during our travels in Italy, and further, stressing about how we were going to ‘lighten our load’ to make it on the... Read Full Entry



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Lycabettus HillLycabettus Hill
Lycabettus Hill

Smack dab right in the middle of central Athens, giving us spectacular panoramic views of the entire city.
Lycabettus HillLycabettus Hill
Lycabettus Hill

Taking a moment to enjoy the spectacular view of the Athen's city center below.
Lycabettus Hill Lycabettus Hill
Lycabettus Hill

Cats everywhere in Greece, even at the top of Lycabettus Hill.
View of the ParthenonView of the Parthenon
View of the Parthenon

As you can tell, the smog was a little thick, hindering our view.
Giant RockGiant Rock
Giant Rock

A giant rock [more of a little mountain for us Saskatchewan people] just hanging out in the downtown core.
Lycabettus HillLycabettus Hill
Lycabettus Hill

Athens skyline where it was time to say 'Goodnight and goodbye to Athens."
Ferry to Santorini IslandFerry to Santorini Island
Ferry to Santorini Island

Jill posing with her lime green backpack, nicely decorated with Canada flags. P.S. Thank you Aunty Eleonor!
Ferry to Santorini IslandFerry to Santorini Island
Ferry to Santorini Island

Ewa excited to spend practically the whole night on the boat- "oh goody!"



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