Euro Trip

Day 9

Decided to take a cruise of three local Greek islands. The tour included the islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina. All three of which were a welcome change from the big city of Athens. Poros was the first stop. It's a small island with one main city.
Poros

Poros

Second stop was Hydra. There are only two options for travelling on this island; by foot or donkey. There are no cars. There are several traditional stone mansions that line the hill side. This island was at one time used by pirates as a safe haven. Since this island is farther from the mainland the water is very clear.
Hydra

Hydra

Hydra

Final stop Aegina. This was by far the largest island. It is a resort for many people that live in Athens and is only 40 minutes by boat.
Aegina

Aegina

Aegina

Aegina

Day 10
My final day in Greece. I went to the Archeological Museum and Temple of Olympian Zeus. The museum has primarily classical greek sculpture, but there are also Roman and Egyptian items. The temple sits just to the east of Plaka at the base of the Acropolis. Also saw the new Acropolis museum under construction and a temporary exhibit of items found during excavation. No photos allowed. Greece was much cleaner, safer, and more beautiful than I expected. I will definately return. Off to Munich.

National Archeological Museum

Sculpture of Odysseus c250AD

Sculpture of Dionysus c50BC

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Temple of Olympian Zeus