Athens

We have arrived in Athens, after what seemed like the longest day of travel. We ended up getting delayed for a couple of hours on the tarmac during our transfer at Rome. There was a big storm in Athens, so this likely caused the delay.

After being awake for almost 36 hours, we finally made it to bed on our first night, and everyone was out in no time.

On our first day of classes, we began the day by visiting the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. Good thing we went in the morning because I was making sweat puddles everywhere I stood. It would have been awfully hot later in the day. It's been 35 degrees each day so far, and they're calling for 37 tomorrow, and 38 the next day...I don't like this trend...hopefully we get out of Athens before it reaches 40!

The Acropolis was really exciting to see. We spent some time learning about the ancient Greeks and the city that once existed on the land where the Acropolis ruins now remain. We did our best to take pictures of the Parthenon that did not include much scaffolding or machinery...It really doesn't look authentic with a giant crane parked in the middle of the Parthenon. It does help to explain how those ancient Greeks were such efficient builders though; their cranes look just like ours!

Ok, we are heading out to the archeological museum and then down to the Mediteranean this afternoon to check out a really cool Temple, and the water. Send us some cool air! I'll keep you all posted again soon.

Ryan