Athens, Hop on Hop Off Tours.

For my one full day in Athens I chose to do the hop on hop off bus tours believing that would give me the best overview of Athens as I’m not here long enough to visit the many monuments and museums I would have liked to have visited if more time was avaiable.

I was able to catch the first tour right out front of my hotel and toured the Athenian Riviera first. I had no idea of all the miles and miles of lovely beaches, many of which are shallow for a good distance making them perfect for families. And of course there were miles of yacht harbors also. Lovely apartment complexes taking advantage of the views. Actually when I think about it I have not seen one house in Athens, only apartment complexes in this city of 4 million people.

Beach front with umbrellas
Yacht Harbors
Lots of sailboats

Shallow water and no waves anywhere

The second tour tour took me to many of Athens historic sites including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Taking pictures on a moving bus does not always give the best results and with only one really full day I knew I wouldn’t be able to hop off and explore all the interesting sights up close and personal in depth. Maybe another trip.

The Acropolis and Parthenon high on the hill viewed from the Plaza that becomes a flea mart every Sunday
Changing of the guards
Temple of Zeus
As close as I got to the Acropolis
Acropolis
HAdrian’s Arch
Changing of the Guards

The guards change every hour and I would have loved to have gotten a closeup of their uniforms, kaki in color with an accordion pleated skirt that I understand they must maintain the pleats themselves. Having had recent experience with accordion pleats I would loved to have a discussion with one of them on this subject.

It requires tickets and walking up hill to get to the Acropolis so I have to content myself with viewing it from a distance.

We in Mexico think we have trouble reading and deciphering Mexican menus, but I’m sure happy that so far most menus in Athens are also in English as not only is there a language problem but also an alphabet problem.

My lunch menu

Prices are not much different here, gone are the days of “cheap”. My last tour took me to the harbor area where I will be boarding my cruise ship tomorrow. It boasts of lots of lovely marinas and apartments. So happy to be able to be a traveler Signing off KO

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Author: zihuathyme

I'm a traveler, not as frequently as I would like , but I plan on doing more. After working full time at Mount Rainier National Park during the summer of 22 I have decided to retire completely and forever. Prior to that I was semi retired as a Wedding Officiant I officiated at about 20 weddings a season, and with my small delivery service I handled the distribution of a local high-quality Home and Garden magazine . Prior to my "semi retirement" I was in corrections and before that I owned and operated a bail bond agency. I now plan to travel to new places and exciting places, getting ready to do that as a solo as the Senior is no longer with me, his choice, and I am OK with that. For hobbies I'm a reader and love my kindle. And I enjoy writing.

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