The white sand stone rises straight up towards the heavens. Separated only by a small ring of trees, keeping the city at bay, the Acropolis rests steadily upon this base, housing the Parthenon, the Temple to Athena and two theaters. It wasn’t until later that afternoon when I was perched atop a rock in the remains of the ancient agora staring out over the Acropolis, Athens and Greece, that I realized it was December first. Already? There, it was still warm and the sun beat down on my face. When I was walking among the buildings, the familiar wash of satisfaction over took me.
As I explored the Acropolis or wandered around the Agora and the Plakas, it was absolutely amazing to see these structures still standing from thousands of years ago. I found myself imagining what this place looked like in its prime, as it did when people like Socrates and Aristotle walked the streets and thought up their great works. I was a bit disappointed to see that they were in the process of restoring the Parthenon, scaffolding marring my pictures on both sides. Oh well, this just gives me an excuse to come back one day.
In Istanbul news, it's still cold and rainy...big surprise there. Thankfully, midterms are over and I can enjoy the city again. Best of luck to all you at home taking exams next week!
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