Italy and Greece Day 13: Cape Sounion
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July 14, 2024
From the Central Hotel Terrace Bar in Athens …
It’s Sunday and we’ve been at this for almost two weeks! There is a certain routine to this kind of touring … breakfast at the hotel, morning sightseeing stops, lunch on your own or with the group, afternoon sightseeing or free-time, dinner with the group, and an evening glass of wine or two. And even though my days at home are also kind of repetitive, I do kind of enjoy my home routine. But being able to step away from the comforts of the home routine every so often is really good for me. I enjoy getting away, spending time with my fellow travelers, and seeing people and places out in the world.
We’re on the bus around 8:30a heading south on the Leof. Athinon Sounio highway passing the many coves and beaches on the way to Cape Sounion. It’s hot early at 88F/31C and the beachgoers are already cooling in the sea.
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Home to the Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion stands on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. The Temple of Poseidon is a beautiful example of classical Greek architecture. In ancient times the site served as a strategic lookout for protecting Athens from maritime invasions.
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By 1p we are back in Athens. Michelle, Mallory, and I enjoy lunch at Liondi Traditional Greek Restaurant in the Plaka. Dolmadakia stuffed grape leaves. Saganaki fried cheese. And traditional kebab, but we forgot to take a picture.
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Then Sophie sends a text. Mallory’s sister Jordan just arrived from Boston Logan. It’s a surprise for Mallory when Sophie brings Jordan to the restaurant. Everyone cheers when the sisters unite. Jordan is here to join us for the cruise portion of the trip.
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After dinner I head up to the Terrace Bar of the Central Park with Michelle, Greg, Sophie for cocktails and a stunning sunset over Athens.
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Tomorrow we board the Celestyal Discovery for our 5-day Aegean Island cruise!
What a fun surprise! What was the occasion? Sunset photo is amazing!!
Thanks, Mickey!! No occasion. Just a surprise!