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Cruise: Athens

We concluded our cruise with a short visit to Athens. For me, the highlight was a visit to the Acropolis and its neighboring Museum, although I enjoyed the opportunity to wander some of the narrow streets in the area around it. Read more at http://davidkotz.org/2019/10/19/athens/
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  • The Acropolis and Parthenon as seen from Electra Hotel, in Athens.

    The Acropolis and Parthenon as seen from Electra Hotel, in Athens.

  • Temple of Athena Nike in early morning light; Acropolis, Athens.

    Temple of Athena Nike in early morning light; Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Propylaia (entrance) of the Acropolis.

    The Propylaia (entrance) of the Acropolis.

  • Morning light illuminates the inside of the Propylaia (entrance) of the Acropolis, Athens.

    Morning light illuminates the inside of the Propylaia (entrance) of the Acropolis, Athens.

  • Pam, Jack, and David in front of the Erechtheum, at the Acropolis, Athens.

    Pam, Jack, and David in front of the Erechtheum, at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Erechtheum in morning light, at the Acropolis, Athens.

    The Erechtheum in morning light, at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Erechtheum in morning light, at the Acropolis, Athens.

    The Erechtheum in morning light, at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Parthenon in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

    The Parthenon in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Parthenon in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

    The Parthenon in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Parthenon in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

    The Parthenon in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • The Parthenon and Erechtheum in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

    The Parthenon and Erechtheum in morning light - at the Acropolis, Athens.

  • Mock-up of the wooden beams from the Parthenon's long-gone roof - with some of the original marble roofing tiles.

    Mock-up of the wooden beams from the Parthenon's long-gone roof - with some of the original marble roofing tiles.

  • Why it's not a good idea to visit the Acropolis after about 9 or 10am.

    Why it's not a good idea to visit the Acropolis after about 9 or 10am.

  • The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens.

    The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens.

  • The theater of Dionisys (aka the old theater) next to the Acropolis.

    The theater of Dionisys (aka the old theater) next to the Acropolis.

  • The Parthenon and the Acropolis seen from the southeast slopes; the walls date from the Byzantine era.

    The Parthenon and the Acropolis seen from the southeast slopes; the walls date from the Byzantine era.

  • The Acropolis Museum, Athens.

    The Acropolis Museum, Athens.

  • Fragments of the original pediment on the Parthenon, on display in Acropolis museum, Athens.

    Fragments of the original pediment on the Parthenon, on display in Acropolis museum, Athens.

  • The Caryatids from the Erechtheion; Acropolis museum, Athens.

    The Caryatids from the Erechtheion; Acropolis museum, Athens.

  • Engraved texts about the construction of the Erechtheion, and payments for it; Acropolis museum, Athens.

    Engraved texts about the construction of the Erechtheion, and payments for it; Acropolis museum, Athens.

  • Walls of a house that was used for over 1,000 years, in the ancient neighborhood under Acropolis museum, Athens.

    Walls of a house that was used for over 1,000 years, in the ancient neighborhood under Acropolis museum, Athens.

  • The Olympieion, in Athens.

    The Olympieion, in Athens.

  • The Olympieion, in Athens.

    The Olympieion, in Athens.

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    The Acropolis and Parthenon as seen from Electra Hotel, in Athens.
    Temple of Athena Nike in early morning light; Acropolis, Athens.