Week something-onto Athens

 Being a car owner and used to grabbing a set of keys, its nice to leave the driving to someone else and hop on a bus. Travelling by bus in Greece and perhaps a lot of Europe is quite affordable and frequent. We took the bus back to Athens, checked into our apartment and went off to explore the Acropolis Museum – a short 20 minute walk away.

By visiting the museum first, we were much better equipped to see the “real” thing the next day and understand what we were walking through…

The next day we went up to the Acropolis, fortunately with mobility issues of DH we were able to access an elevator on the side of the hill, I understand there was a controversy when it was being built…

Even though there were lots of tourists, it didn’t feel crowded, it was warm but not hot….

 

 

 What shall i do with these lovelies?

 

We also went to the Historical Museum which I really enjoyed…not so much for the battles and stuff but the really excellent costume area…so pardon while I share more embroidery and stitch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you see the “Greek Key” design in this one?

 

 

This was a woven tapestry on the wall

 

 

Part of a man’s vest

 

 

Such fine stitching…

 

 

The green leaves are olive leaves…

 

 

Fabulous metal threads!

 

I did enjoy our visit to Athens, the food is amazing and there were special surprises around every corner, an ancient wall, a statue, a small church being slowly restored….

 

 

 

And even though parts of the city were a bit on the gritty side….it was a fabulous visit. I wish we’d had more time!