Athens and the Acropolis!

Yaissou (hello) from Greece!

We are proud to announce that we have officially seen the best of Athens  in one day!

First, of course, was the Acropolis!

 "Can we really be seeing something I've only dreamed about?" says Brooke and thousands of other tourists gazing upward before running to the shade...

Just a little souvlaki and Greek salad for lunch. We are basically natives now.

After asking for directions once, walking right by, and asking for directions again, we found the Athens LDS branch!! Woohoo! Great location 2 minutes from the Acropolis!

Our first real day in Europe would not be complete without gelato.... I think kinder and ferrero rocher were so delicious that we might have to get another tomorrow. But hey, if we walk 6 miles again, why not??

Traveling Wisdom:

The metro here is dirt cheap. Beats walking the 30 minutes to the acropolis in the heat.

Thunderstorms in Athens DO happen in June, and it would benefit you to pack your waterproof jackets even if it appears hot and sunny.

Students get in half price to some attractions, so bring a student card!!

You can share that €4 dinner. Cheap and delicious! 

Greek buses don't have the stops listed. Anywhere. So better have the stop you need written down if it's 11:30pm, you just flew into town, and you aren't familiar with the area.

Greek water is ok...so far...

Watermelon shaped popsicles are delicious. Like a fiesta of flavor in your mouth.

Antio! (Yes, we are learning Greek)