This ruin-rich land is characterized by bright sunshine, crystal clear Mediterrenean waters, olive groves and cypress trees. Noisy and very lively.
Motorcycles tear through the city day and night like chainsaws.
High above the hustle and grunge of Athens is the regal entrance to the acropolis, well worth the arduous climb to the top. I arrived at sunset for the beautiful golden glow. Now it's held together by scaffolding amidst slippery crumbled marble rocks. 47KB Exploring the back of the Erectheion. 39KB Looking down Cable cars take you up and down the side of the caldera.