Athens

  • Athens Marriott #541
    Athens Marriott #541
    After a flight from Santorini and a surprisingly long drive to the hotel, we settled into this nice room.
    Athens, Greece, April 22, 2026
    2026-04-22#0638
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    A view of part of the city of 3.1 million people.
    Athens Marriott #541, Athens, Greece, April 22, 2026
    2026-04-22#0838
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Finding the North Entrance out of service, we walked to the South Entrance in light rain.
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5940
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5942
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Menander
    Menander
    Renowned ancient Greek dramatist (c. 342–290 BC).
    Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5943
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Temple of Asklepios
    Temple of Asklepios
    After a little complication, we have entered the Acropolis to make our way in rain through cruise ship tourist groups.
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5944
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Looking at the other side of the Odeon from a higher spot on the trail up to the Parthenon.
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5946
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Parthenon
    Parthenon
    Not many photos because of rain, my umbrella and the crowd at this very popular, easily accessible historic site.
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5949
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Parthenon
    Parthenon
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5950
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Erechtheion
    Erechtheion
    Moving over to a less busy area of the Acropolis.
    Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5951
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Porch of the Maidens
    Porch of the Maidens
    Five of the caryatids were removed to the Acropolis Museum in 1978 and replaced with replicas, a sixth is in London.
    Erechtheion, Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5953
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fishing Boat
    Fishing Boat
    Getting away from the crowds (and hopefully rain), we headed South to the Sanctuary of Poseidon with a stop here (in rain).
    Palaia Fokaia, Greece, April 23, 2026
    2026-04-23#5956
    Larry L. Jackson