A is for Athens
A is for Athens has a highly touted rooftop bar with a view of the Acropolis but I liked the Athens Gates Hotel better. It provides a view of the…
Temple of Hephaestus
This well preserved temple sits at the top of the ancient agora and was one of the sites used for contemplation of the nature of the universe and divine. Wouldn't…
streets of Plaka
this was one of the more popular streets in Athen's oldest neighborhood, Plaka. It traverses a hill lined with restaurants that have built in tables on the street's steps. Just…
neighborhood gathering hole
This bakery served all the traditional Greek pastries and I felt it my duty to try as many of them as possible. You have not fully lived until you have…
Ancient Agora
Social, religious, and commerce activities were conducted here along with theatrical performances and athletic events. The agora was the heart of the city as well as the center of democracy…
Cool cats
As bicycles are to the Netherlands, and parks to England, cats are to Greece. Stray cats show up everywhere. It is not unusual to see cats saunter through restaurants, hang…
Anafiotika
directly above the charming neighborhood of Plaka, Anafiotika is comprised of rows of homes built along narrow, winding alleys. Its origin comes from legend - during a fierce storm, the…
boa constrictor hiding in grass
boa constrictors are ambush predators preferring to sit and wait for desirable prey to pass by. We found this guy when we spotted about five people huddled staring down at…
here kitty kitty….
When we came upon a total of 9 cubs hanging out I whooped in delight at the miracle of it. But Benny told me that lionesses in a pride often…
zebras
of the animal species in Africa, zebras are so common place that guides rarely get excited when you see them - however large herds of them are so beautiful -…
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