Acropolis and a few museums!

Much to catch you up on. Yesterday we got up bright and early to head to the Acropolis. Our new friend from Finland, Casey, came with us. On the way to the Acropolis some of the group was intimidated by the seemingly extreme hike to the Parthenon, so when I turned the corner I noticed some of my group was paying to get on a trolley. I am worried about my skin, because I seem to have another bump coming in on my right eyebrow, so I was up for a little shade. We each pay 3 Euro and the trolley drives off... away from the Acropolis! It wasn't long before we realized the trolley was a 40 minute tour of the area we'd been exploring all week. Needless to say we felt like ridiculous tourists, but we embraced it and pulled out the cameras, why not?!
After the worst tour of my life, we got off at the Acropolis.


Conquering the Acropolis!


Umbrella Tour

The Acropolis was wonderful. You can see all of Athens from the Parthenon and out to the sea. It was overwhelming to believe that it used to be a center for political and philosophical discussions, and how ancient the structures are. Also, after being in the British Museum, and then going to the New Acropolis Museum I just can't believe they won't give back the Elgin Marbles... They truly belong in Athens, and the museum can MORE than handle them in their care. Is there a petition I can sign? If so, I'm in.

The last couple days we went to more ruins and a few museums. One of the museums we went to was the Greek Folk Art Museum, and it was great! The museum is ran by this adorable older couple who are extremely nice. He doesn't speak much English, but he liked patting me on the shoulder and grabbing my arm! I learned so much there. The didactics were fantastic and simple, and things were very well organized for flow.


Ancient puppets from Folk Art Museum

Today everyone left, but Anya and I switched out of the backpackers rooms into the studios, and they are NICE. We've been listening to Greek MTV which is endlessly entertaining, and catching up on all of our emailing and homework. Tomorrow morning we leave for Santorini!! Can't wait for a full week of beaching. Greek islands here we come...