Day 20-Greece, Athens

I seriously cannot get enough of Greece. Part of it is totally the food, but I also enjoy walking where people have walked for thousands of years. It's so incredible to think how much history and culture makes up a civilization like Athens (calling it a city is such an understatement) and how it's shifted from ancient to modern times.

I especially thought about this today while visiting the acropolis and taking in all of the Parthenon's splendor. It was incredible! And oh my goodness the view. Seeing the coast and most all of Athens from so far up was breathtaking :) Wish I could share better pictures.

After our time at the acropolis and a few museums (it was a full day today), we had time to wander around and enjoy more of Athens. I have to mention just a few things I've noticed since being here: 1) The street vendors aren't as pushy here, which has been nice. The only time they're extremely passionate is when they want you to eat at their restaurant. That's when they pull out all their stops (calling you beautiful, offering you wine, etc). Ps. It's awkward when you get lost and have to walk past the same guys again...and they remember you...and they just smile and laugh. 3) Pretty much all the cabs I've seen have been BMW, Mercedes Benz, and some other super nice vehicle. It's so weird! 4) I always have something slightly awkward happen daily. Today it was a little boy running past who decided to punch me in an awkward place. It was really hard to keep a straight face walking past everyone who witnessed the event until we turned a corner...at which point I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe. Seriously, though. Who gets punched by a Greek boy? So random. And so many things I learned ;)

I deemed my day complete after eating a fabulous dinner at a little restaurant (not Quick Pita, where I've been twice) around the tourist area. My picture just doesn't do it justice, but after tasting the yogurt sauce over a pita and perfectly seasoned kebab, I completely understood why it was called the house special! So good.

I'm sad we're leaving Athens so soon, but excited we'll still be in Greece! I'm not ready to leave quite yet. Yassou!