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October 3rd 2007
Published: March 19th 2010
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I was hopelessly lost. All of the signs were telling me conflicting things and it didn’t seem like there were any people around that I could ask for help - Everyone who was there hurried past me, averting their gaze, seemingly playing a game of ignore the lost man with the big backpack. The muffled voice came back on the intercom and announced a string of instructions regarding which trains we... Read Full Entry



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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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On the Slopes of the AcropolisOn the Slopes of the Acropolis
On the Slopes of the Acropolis
More lovely ruins.
Through the Columns of the ParthenonThrough the Columns of the Parthenon
Through the Columns of the Parthenon
What a beautiful building.
The Temple of HephaestusThe Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus
This amazing temple has been standing for nearly 2500 years.
The Ancient Agora of AthensThe Ancient Agora of Athens
The Ancient Agora of Athens
The lovely scenery in the park was a lot of fun to explore.
The Gallery of AttalosThe Gallery of Attalos
The Gallery of Attalos
They called this a restoration, but It was so perfect that I imagine it is more of a replica - Beautiful none the less!
Inside the GalleryInside the Gallery
Inside the Gallery
The Baby Toilet!The Baby Toilet!
The Baby Toilet!
One of my favorite artifacts in the Agora Museum.
In the Agora MuseumIn the Agora Museum
In the Agora Museum
Located in the Gallery of Attalos.
Temple of HephaestusTemple of Hephaestus
Temple of Hephaestus
I had never seen such a perfect ancient structure.
A Colonnade A Colonnade
A Colonnade
At the Temple of Hephaestus.
The Doric OrderThe Doric Order
The Doric Order
The Temple of Hephaestus was built using Doric (plain) capitols.
Carvings at the Temple of HephaestusCarvings at the Temple of Hephaestus
Carvings at the Temple of Hephaestus
Hadrian's GateHadrian's Gate
Hadrian's Gate
Located near the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Note the Acropolis in its arch.
The Massive Temple of Olympian ZeusThe Massive Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Massive Temple of Olympian Zeus
This must have been an amazing building to look at - It took more than six-hundred years to build.
Storm DamageStorm Damage
Storm Damage
Most of the Temple of Olympian Zeus was carted off as building materials, but this massive column fell in a bad storm.
Fluted ColumnsFluted Columns
Fluted Columns
The massive fluted columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus rose up to gigantic Corinthian Capitols.
Olympic StadiumOlympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium
This is the first Olympic stadium of the modern era, built entirely out of white marble.
Aphrodite, Pan and ErosAphrodite, Pan and Eros
Aphrodite, Pan and Eros
This is a very famous statue from the Athens Archaeology Museum. Aphrodite is fighting off Pan's advances with a sandal.
Sunset Over the ParthenonSunset Over the Parthenon
Sunset Over the Parthenon
This was my last view of the Parthenon from the lovely summit nearby.



23rd March 2010

LivingTheDream
Ben

Great Pano!
Hey Keith, great panorama shot, thanks for sharing! Wants me to go back to Athens! Ben

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