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We began the day by journeying thirty miles south of Athens by bus to Cape Sounion, which is at the southern tip of Attica, the rocky peninsula that forms the southernmost mainland of Greece. King Aegis of Athens waited here for his son's return from battle and when he thought the cause lost, he threw himself into the sea which now bears his name (Aegean Sea). At this cape are the ruins of the 5th century BC Temple of Poseidon. Nearby is the Sanctuary of Athena. Lord Byron carved his name on the column in #228. |
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Later, back in Athens, we caught sight of the Parthenon for the first time from the bus (230-232). This like the pyramids is a sight you long remember. Then we journeyed through town seeing various sites like the first modern-day Olympic Stadium (233, 235), government buildings, the National Gardens (238), the Temple of Olympian Zeus (239) and the Arch of Hadrian (240). |
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The bus stopped at the foot of the Acropolis (241) and we proceeded to make the trek upwards to the top. Normally very crowded, the guide told us we were fortunate to be there in the afternoon since the crowds were considerably smaller. |
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