There is no better way to start a post than with a shameless selfie. You know up until this trip I was not one for selfies... I just didn't find the appeal. But I think that's because I hadn't found the correct selfie stance, filters, and perfected my selfie face. But now that I have been abroad I can't even tell you the number of selfies I take! Whether it be to show a gorgeous view like from above and the scenery is nice in that picture as well. I kid, I kid. Anyway, I now can say that I love the selfie and I love taking them, given the lighting is perfect and I'm having a good hair day. But I can say that I will never buy a seflie stick! (Seriously the little street vendor sell them EVERYWHERE you go!) I don't want one so stop trying to sell me one. I know I may look touristy cause I get lost or look confused but I've been here for a while and I'm trying to blend in. Plus, if you know me, I have long enough arms that are going to suffice for the time being. So thanks but no thanks! Selfie rant over, but this post isn't just about how I feel about mastering the selfie, It's about how I walked where Hercules, Pegasus, Phil and Megra walked. That's right kids, I'm talking about Greece more specifically Athens.
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| Aren't we precious? |
Well I can say that we aren't always this beautiful. Hard to believe right?? "These ravashing beauties don't wake up #flawless erryday?"
Yeah... each of these pictures are a little scary. I can't stop laughing at how weird we all look in these. Our flight out to Athens was at 6:30 am. Yes you read correctly, AM! We were up at 3:30 and out the door by 4:30. Let's just say I'm not a morning person. I hate getting up super early especially if I'm up before the sun, like who does that?? *sighhh* Crazy people. We took these glam shots as we were boarding our plane, it was like -10 degrees and I felt like I was standing in a cyclone. What was up with the wind??? I was not pleased. But after a two hour slumber on the plane and arriving in Athens, I was pleased as pie.
Kay, our pose... not even planned. It's almost like we spend no time together at all. Weird.... I know. We were able to walk around and take in the Greek-ness. After getting some delicious food in our tummies, cause Liv was getting a wee bit "hangry", we took a ton of pictures and looked like your typical tourists, and we weren't even mad about it. But we had a sudden face palm moment... We don't know Greek. Luckily everyone spoke English and they were all super nice. Day one was looking at little shops, eating food, and trying to learn some Greek. We were able to check to our little place and rest because getting up at the crack of dawn isn't for everyone. Then we hit the Mediterranean Sea and took some pictures and walked some more. Our big tourist day was tomorrow, so get ready. But for now.... more pictures!
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| S'cute Sarah :) |
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| Zeus's Temple |
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| "Chan! IT'S THE CHURCH" |
Okay story! We were walking around literally no clue where we were and Sarah had to use the bathroom ( I don't know if I should share that info... but it's part of the story). We were looking around for a building to be open and I was like well this one seems open cause someone just went in. As I walked up close I saw the Greek and I was being silly and trying to pronounce it. Silly but whatev! I saw the gold plate and I was like OMHEAVENS!!! ITS THE CHURCH! Then of course we had to take our picture! We ran inside and it was literally the best feeling on this earth. Imagine a bear hug from someone you love, now times that by ten! That's what it felt like! Chan and I haven't really been able to go to church much cause we are traveling literally every weekend. So this was just what the doctor ordered. Perfection.
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| Oh hey there Chan..... |
So far Athens was treating us great! Plus everything was really cheap cause of the economic downfall so it was great for us but no so great for Greece... Sorry Greece. But thanks for being so beautiful! On Saturday we went on a walking tour of the city and got to see the Olympic Stadium, the Royal Park, and much more.
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| Panoramic of view from mountain |
After the walking tour we went to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum! Our lovely Sarah is a classics major so this was her favorite part of the whole trip! Chan and I like the view from the top, and taking silly pictures, but the history wasn't as moving for us... Sorry Sarah.
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| She's gonna kill me. |
Sarah went and walked some more while Chan and I were love struck over this view! Breathtaking right! So in love. We sat and just awed while the wind blew through our hair and we felt a little like Pocahontas. And yes I can sing with all voices of the mountain and paint with all the colors of the wind.
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| Zero to hero. Just like that |
Athens full of history, good food, and jaw dropping views. Europe never ceases to amaze me.
I probably should study, since midterms are this week... Wish me luck! Kisses.
Until next time,
-O
