EuroAdventure15: Around Athens
(posted by Emily) 6 July 2015 Athens, Greece Monday morning we were up early and prepared--Rick Steves audio app on hand, with our walking tours downloaded! We stopped for a cappuccino freddo at another one of John's recommended spots, Cafe Taf. We arrive at the ancient Agora around 9am . It was still cool, and not very crowded, which was great. The Agora was the traditional city center of ancient Greece. Home to the shopping stalls, government, philosophers, and protesters. The Rick Steves walking tour was clear and informative, with directions from place to place and descriptions of what we were seeing. I highly, highly recommend it! The ancient version of a shopping mall :) Inside is a small museum, with lots of interesting artifacts The Temple of Hephaestus, on top of the hill. Walking around the temple A s...