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.
Botham Vineyards & Winery
What a gorgeous day to be at the Botham Winery. Spring has been so nice to us this year. The Botham Vineyard has several open houses with live music during the summer months – it’s well worth the drive from Madison. Or Northern Illinois. Or Iowa.
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.