The Acropolis

We stayed at a beautiful  place last night in Galaxidi a coastal town. Our hostess was Penny who was divine serving Anne & l tea on our tiny patio overlooking a street and other homes. We high tailed it back to Athens to see the Acropolis along with 3 other cruise ship patrons. Boy was it hectic. We were warned of pick pockets. The rains came again making walking on the marble slippery. Its an incredible feeling up there at the Parthenon. Awe inspiring trying to understand how the heck it was ever constructed. 
Today is our last day with the entire group. We finished the night at a restaurant in the Plaka. Tomorrow  with a wake up call at 4:30, 9 of us go on to Santorini. 

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