Mount Lycabettus is that tall hill you can see from everywhere in Athens – even from the Acropolis.
Héphaïstéion
Down the hill from the Acropolis, we took a walk through the ancient Agora of Athens. The Agora is a complete ruin, except for one temple – The Héphaïstéion (or formally: The Temple of Hephaestus). Looking up at this majestic structure, it’s possible to imagine how amazing the Parthenon must have been once. The Héphaïstéion […]
Parthenon & Erechtheion
Back up on the Acropolis on our last day in Athens. It was another beautiful, hot day in Athens, but there was a breeze today. I just kept shooting. I think it was the heat.
Propylaea of the Acropolis
The Propylaea of the Acropolis, also known as the entrance temple is the majestic walk-up, or monumental gateway, to the summit of the Acropolis.
Poros
Across the Aegean and nearly rubbing elbows with the Peloponnese, Poros is charming and not accessible to the cruise boats. Off the ferry, we ask the nearest cab driver to take us to the nearest beach. It turns out to be Kanali, which will do just fine.
Palace of Fine Arts
The Palace of Fine Arts has always been a favorite destination. The weather in San Francisco was perfect on this Saturday in May.
Torpedo Wharf
Laura and I lived in the area for years but we’d never discovered Torpedo Wharf before today. We happened to visit on one of the most perfect days we’ve ever seen in San Francisco.
Fort Point
Fort Point was one of the first places I visited when I moved to the Bay Area in 1988. In spite of its appeal, I never once made it back to this spot in the six years I lived here.
Mount Vernon
Built by George’s father Augustus Washington in 1735, Mount Vernon first passed to George’s brother Lawrence, and then to George in 1752.
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol building was particularly festive on this December day. Just two days after Christmas, the giant tree still stood in the courtyard. And the building itself is being transformed with bunting and scaffolding for the inauguration of Barack Obama next month.
HoHoKam, Cubs vs. White Sox
Cubs-White Sox is a hot ticket, and we have general-admission lawn seats. I don’t want to get there too late.
Maryvale, Brewers vs. Padres
Maryvale is a beautiful little ball park. We are in row Q directly behind home plate, which is high enough up to see over the plate umpire, but close enough in to see the breaking balls break. Plus, we’re in the shade all day. A welcome relief, as it has turned hot in Phoenix.