The past two weeks have been eventful, as Kim and I roamed the streets of Athens, island hopped in the Cyclades, visited my cousin in Lamia, and trekked around Central Greece. Alone no longer! Despite a 25 hour trip to Athens, Kimberly was eager to unload her pack at the hostel and conquer the city. We began with a visit to the agora, then ascended the Acropolis, and finally visited the Temple of Olympic Zeus. The afternoon was highlighted by visiting the Greek National gardens and the Panathenaic stadium, which was the location of the first modern Olympic games. Bright and early the next morning, we departed Pireaus which is the main ferry hub in Greece and largest port in the Mediterranean. Our destination, Milos: a volcanic island in the Cyclades chain. Cyclades-Milos I read about
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