After visiting Delphi, we each filled up a bottle of water from the fountain of youth, (it's spring water located down the road right next to the Delphi site. I had a sip and brought back the rest of it home in my luggage.)
We joined group with a Canadian family at Delphi, they are very delightful people.
Mom Dad Grandmother and a daughter. (they were traveling around Europe, and Greece was only one of their destinations.)
I don't know, maybe it's the way I take a shower or it's just designed this way.
But after seeing this place with my own eyes, I didn't care so much about the 190 euros it cost me.
It's really a life time experience! but no, I still don't think it's mandatory to visit this place if you're only interested in ancient Greek architecture and art.
To me, this place is more of a travel experience than a personal interest.
this is where the battle really took place according to Greek history.
I was very hungry because didn't each much at lunch , so I got a jumbo hot dog!
Trust me there's a sausage somewhere under those fries/chips...
A very satisfying meal.
took the bus to cape Sounion.
It's different how they collect the fares on these buses. An old man will board the bus on the half way of the ride, and collect the bus fares from each person and give you a receipt. cost 6.3 euros one way Athens to Sounion. departs every two hours.
A very small site, but it's on my must see list.
This place is very peaceful and quiet... until a group of local students showed up... ^_^"
had a simple sandwich and orange juice 5 euros.
The bus drop me off at Omonia square.
The downside of planning this tour on my own is the risk of language barrier.
Most of these bus drivers only speak very little english.
But to save money, this is the way to go.
Went out later after the rain stopped. And I decided to visit the Acropolis first.
Yes, this is the location where my Hercules comic series began.
And I finally get to see it with my own eyes.
You don't wanna visit this place in high heels.
Returning from my long walk at the Acropolis, I'm so hungry that I could eat a horse. But no they don't serve horses here, so I got Gyros instead.
To be honest, Greek food don't suit my taste at all. But Gyros are awesome! And they're only 2 euros each if you bought them at the right place. I always purchase them from the souvlaki shops near the Central market on Athinas street.
And I also went to the supermarket to get a bag of chips and cola.
The supermarket is also located on Athinas street near Omonia square, they're closed on Sundays. In fact lots of stores and shops are closed on Sundays here. I'm not used to this, because I come from a place with stores open 24/7 everywhere.
Finally something interesting to snap a photo of. Cops stopped a taxi for violating traffic regulations perhaps?
Cops don't like photos, they won't stay still and let you take their pictures. It felt like they were running away once they saw me taking their pictures.
I was early, they open at 11am during the winter time.
There's tons of marble statues in this place, I wasn't expecting so many statues to be preserved in this museum at all.
This is one of the few male statues in Greece with its pee pee still intact.
And I got a 10 inch copy from a cheap souvenir shop.
Use the Acropolis ticket to visit this place for free.
Take the stairs up to the second floor. (in Greece First floor is Second floor, because Ground floor is Zero floor.)
entrance fee is 5 euros.
There's a X-ray machine and a metal detector at the entrance, it's like going through airport security without taking off your shoes and jacket.
Located at the Southeast slope of the Acropolis, across the pedestrian path from the New Acropolis Museum. You need to buy your ticket at the West end of the Acropolis, yes, there's lots of walking and hiking involve to see these magnificent ancient ruins of Athens.
(Every Saturday at 11am. across the street of Syntagma square)
I almost miss this event because I was checking out the souvenir shops near the New Acropolis Museum. And I could have picked a better spot for a photo...
There's not much left of this place, but those pillars are definitely enormous.
Because they're not allow to move unless you get too close.
The guy with the shield turned his face away right when I hold up my camera.
And the guy on the right used his phone to cover his face.
These guys don't like Photos either.
It's very windy and cold that day, snot won't stop dripping from my nose.
It's a small shopping mall sitting on top of a Metro station.
So I got this Pistachios flavor ice cream.
So I purchased another ticket and went up the hill again.
This time taking it in slowly, trying to absorbed all the details before I go.
I didn't have enough time to see this place because they close early in the winter time. (3pm)
This is where I took the W.C. sign photo of myself.
I purchased most of my souvenirs here because of this cute bearded guy.
His name is Dionisos, and the shop is located next to the Monastiraki Metro Station.
It's the second souvenir shop on the left from the station, across from the Hadrian's Library.
He'll give you a good discount on the statues and potteries.
In conclusion, Ancient Greece is awesome, but Modern Greece, not so much.
I have to say Greek people varies from awesome to awful. I met some very great people, and also came across some very nasty human in Greece.
English works in Athens most of the time, but not all Greeks speak English, so be prepare to do the monkey dance if you're visiting.
Taxi cost around 20 euros from Athens to Airport, but if you ask for the hotel to get you a Taxi it would cost you 40 euros.
Everything close early during the winter.
Read about what to prepare and what to expect online before you go, especially if you travel solo like me.
Overall, I had the time of my life in Greece, this is a major life time fulfilment for me.
Ancient greek architecture, the statues, the art, it's heaven on earth!
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