Athens

We had very limited time in Athens and our only day there was on Greek Easter, meaning that virtually everything was closed.  However, we made the best of it and set off for Arcopagus Hill to get a view of the Parthenon.  Somehow we picked up two more dogs along the way; apparently guide dogs are a thing in Greece??  We speculate that they're running a beta dog guide program and we're part of the test subjects :)

We made it to the top and the view was incredible!

Of course we had to be obnoxious and snap an O-H-I-O picture.

On our way to the next sight, we came across these great street performers.  I think they were the best of the trip by far :)

We then got to see the Temple of Olympian Zeus through from afar.

Nearby was Hadrian's Arch.

Next we saw the Roman Stadium. 

Ryan had to have his picture in front of it :)

We finished off our walking tour with a quick stroll through the National Gardens.

All over Athens were plenty of orange trees.  It was very tempting to reach up and grad one for a snack, but I never gave into the urge.

On our way back to pick up our bags from the hostel, we walked by this restaurant that was preparing a traditional Greek Easter meal of roasted lamb in the square.  We were too tempted by the smell that we decided to try it and grabbed a table.

The meal did not disappoint.  The lamb was delicious and tender and it was an exciting to experience the atmosphere of their holiday festivities!

With little time to spare, we walked back to our hostel through the graffitied streets of Athens, picked up our bags, and headed to the airport for our first flight of 3 home!