Today we explored Athens, birthplace of western civilization.
After breakfast we strolled past the National Gardens & Gate of Hadrian to the new(ish) Acropolis Museum where we met our local guide Rebeca.
We spent our morning learning about the Acropolis in the air-conditioned comfort of the museum, then headed outside to see the real thing.
We also took a small detour to the Areopagus, or Mars Hill, where St. Paul met with & preached to the Athenians.
After free time for lunch in the area of the Roman Forum some of the group regathered to visit the Ancient Agora together, climbing up to the Temple of Hephaestus & viewing the Stoa of Attalus.
Later the evening was free for everyone to enjoy on their own, seeking out different local restaurants for dinner.
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