The Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and More Protests

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June 19th 2011

Published: June 19th 2011

After a week in Athens we decided it was finally time to visit the Acropolis. Unfortunately, so did EIGHT cruise ships. Ugh. The conga line to the top was unbelievable. Luckily the ticket person let us go up the exit, though the exit line was equally formidable. Though the Parthenon and all the other temples at the top are covered in various stages of scaffolding, the site is still quite impressiv... Read Full Entry

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19th June 2011

Doc Mara
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Nice
LOVE this pic. The streaming light coming down from Olympus into your Olympus camera makes the shot.

22nd June 2011

Charlotte Winnier
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Go Spongers!
Tarpon Springs HS could not be more proud. Way to go! Great pics and narrative. Fabulous that you got published. When do you do a day trip cruise? Santorini? Where? Fabulous to see Patrick in full character too. Love Mom

23rd June 2011

RoamingGators
Sarah Browning

Thanks!
Wish we had brought a Sponger's shirt, but maybe next time. Santorini is too far away for a day trip, so we opted for Aegina (the island closest to Athens). I'm getting ready to post those pictures/narrative now.

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