Greece

Today I went to see the Panthenon at the Acropolis, Zeus' Temple, the Agora and Athens University.

I also got soaking wet because it was pouring all afternoon.

So I had low expectations of Greece. These expectations were set by reading some of Rick Steeves books where he suggests that too often travellers stretch themselves and to some degree - regret the visit from Greece from Europe (I am going the otherway in case you have lost track). Also I have heard from many travellers that Turkey is a better visit than Greece. So - long story long - I had low expectations.

Turns out, Greece is exceeding my expectations. Looking at symbols and relics of Greece helps feed my imagination about classical greece, the progress they made in fostering mind through university, body through olympics and attitude and society through the senate and government.

That is pretty cool. The renaissance was 'just' the sequel...

On the other hand I am finding hard to connect with these actual ideals. The buildings look so cool. But they arrre empty.

Getting back to the positive And the present: What I do know though is that Greek people are very friendly and helpful. I have had alot of genuine offers for assistance while travelling which I appreciate.