I woke up early today (well, not by choice!) and decided to go to Cape Sounion where there is a Temple of Poseidon. Sounio is located on the furthest point in Southern Greece and overlooks the Mediterranean.
I took the bus to Sounio and it took 2 hours - we went through every small town along the way! But it was a beautiful drive along the coast. When I got to the site, I was the only person there (well, there was one man but he wasn't there long). It was amazing to have an archaelogical site completely to myself. I could walk wherever I wanted and there was nobody in my way. Plus, all my pictures were devoid of other people - so cool! The temple itself is very striking: it is perched on the top of a hill surrounded by water. The water was the most brilliant blue and there was a cool breeze. But it was a beautiful day to visit the site. The bus drive back to Athens was a little faster (must be the driver!).
I also walked around and saw the Temple of Olympian Zeus, my favourite site within Athens. It feels good to be in Athens where I am comfortable, but I am looking forward to moving on. Tomorrow I will still be in Athens as it is Sunday and not a good day to travel as nothing is open, including tourist information.
The weather in Athens has been good. Except for rain on the first day back (Thursday) we have had clear skies and mild temperatures (12-17 Celsius). I have definately been fortunate so far on my travels as there has not been any severe weather and I have been able to go about my business and not be restricted by the weather. Granted, it did get a little hot in Egypt near the end (35 Celsius) but I am not complaining :)
Here are some extra pictures from yesterday with Emmy.
Me and Emmy on the Acropolis with the Parthenon behind us.
Me on top of Filipappou Hill overlooking Athens at Sunset.
Sunset over Athens - the colour was incredible!
The Acropolis from afar!
Well, I will post again before I leave for Italy. Love, Lisa
4 comments:
WOW how lucky for you - the photos are beautiful.
Talk to you tomorrow ;-)
Hey there - just noticed I lost the clock so I don't know what time you have.
Hey Lisa...
You are a great travel writer! You could easily host your own television show and/or teach others how to blog about travel.
I am so impressed with you positive attitude; your adventures are OUR adventures... we are living vicariously through you... and for this I (for one) thank you.
Stay safe and have a blast. Keep up the great posts... I will pass on your blog details to all my friends right away... I am sure they will enjoy it.
Much love...
Uncle Woody
We're loving your travel blog - feel we are on the adventure with you. We're amazed at how often you add to it. When our son Simon was traveling for 12 months, it was pre blog days, I made a book for him by printing every email and photo he sent. When you come to stay with us in Adelaide we'll show you. It was a great Christmas present and a wonderful permanent record of his adventure.
Helen & Roger
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