Athens

Looking down at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus from the Acropolis in Athens - what a stage

Kurt, Ilene and Dave in front of the Parthenon in Athens  - Sun was bright and hot

Linda in front of Parthenon in Athens

Commissioned by Pericles and built by Pheidias, the perfectly proportioned Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, representing the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Follow the winding path to 'the upper city' entrance through the Propylaea gateway. Beyond, on the highest part of the hill, stands the crowning glory of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, looking out over the graceful Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Old City below.  It was fascinating to be there and I was grateful for the crowds because it made the walking slow and we had time to catch our breath and see the sights.