Athens awakens early. Our morning began with a short walk from our hotel to a charming little coffee shop tucked away on one of the city's narrow streets. Before we even reached our destination, the walk itself became an experience. The alleyways were decorated with colorful graffiti and street art that added character to the old stone walls. The aromas of bakeries beginning their day drifted through the air, mixing with the scent of fresh coffee and warm bread. The streets w

Greetings everybody from modern-day Athens, Greece. We began our day by going out for breakfast and coffee. We discovered a small pastry coffee shop where we enjoyed a traditional breakfast pastry, which was a meat pie. It was delicious, with a nice and flaky crust. The Americano was excellent, so I had a couple of cups, and now I'm ready to meet up with everyone. Our first destination today is the Acropolis, just a 15-minute walk from our hotel. We headed uphill, and upon re

Get ready, it’s about to begin. Here is the planned itinerary… First stop, Athens: where we will explore a city full of ancient history. The Acropolis rises above the city. We will wander the streets where the biblical character Paul spread the good news of the gospel. We will stroll through neighborhoods like Plaka, Psyrri, Anafiotika, and even stay in Monastiraki. This is where we will explore narrow lanes, view neoclassical houses, and visit street markets. As we explore,