Sunday, May 29, 2011

Fun in Athens, Greece. (by Gabe Lee)


Today we visited Athens, Greece. There were three things I liked about Athens. The 1st thing was the Acropolis. The 2nd thing was a dog at the Acropolis. The 3rd thing was lunch. At the Acropolis we saw the Parthenon. It is all pretty much still standing. It was built for the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom. There was another temple there built for Athena and Poseidon. Poseidon was the god of the sea. At the Parthenon I met a dog that loved belly rubs. I went up to pet him and he rolled over right when I got to him. So I rubbed his belly, and when I stopped he clawed and pushed at me so I would rub him some more. So I did. Then the next time I stopped, he stayed rolled over to show me he still wanted more, so I rubbed him some more. Then I stopped again and he still stayed rolled over. I decided to stop because he probably would have kept me there awhile. After visiting the Parthenon, we went to the National Museum of Archeology, where we saw a lot of ancient Greek art. Then we had lunch at a place called Yeppo. We ate cheese and spanikopita, a Greek salad, beef over orzo (rice dish), & fruit. I thought it was very good! We had a good time in Athens, and I think it would be fun to go back again sometime!!

14 comments:

  1. Enjoyed what you wrote about the Parthenon. If you get to Nashville, TN you will be amazed to see a replica of the one in Athens. It is a very interesting thing to see. The main thing I enjoyed seeing there was Mars Hill and to walk up those same steps the Apostle Paul walked upon to preach his famous message as recorded in the Bible book of Acts. Keep storing up these great items for they will mean more to you later, than possibly now. Grandpa

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  2. Gabriel - Love your comments about Athens! How nice that you made a doggy friend. The food sounds yummy - bet you're trying all kinds of new foods on the trip.

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  4. Hi, Gabriel...I like your comments about the dog, the lunch and Acropolis. That is a very good introduction--Well organized & Right to the point~~~Good blogger!!!

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  5. Hi Grandpa and Melinda,
    We're in Rome now. I'm getting ready to skype (video caht) with my class. Love, Gabe

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  6. Hi Sinky,
    Thank you for your comment and reading my post. We're in Rome now and I'm about to skype with my class.

    Gabe

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  7. Gabe,
    Your class is so lucky to have you as their ambassador to the WORLD!

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  8. Hi Lisa,
    We are having a good time. I skyped with my class today. Gabe

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  9. Hey Gabriel! Looks like you're having a good time.Enjoy the rest of your trip.See you soon!

    Charlie & Bill

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  10. Hey Guys!!!!! Looks like ya'll are having a great time!!! Looks like so much fun! Loved your story about the dog Gabe....bet Zeke would have liked him!! Love ya'll!!!!

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  11. Hi Gabe- Wow, you should be a dog whisperer! The food sounds so yummy, I bet it's better than the Greek food I eat at Greek Fiesta here. It is so hot in Raleigh- is it hot in Greece? Hope you are having a blast!
    :) Gwynn

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  12. Hi Gabriel. Sorry tobe late in replying. I loved your blog from Greece and the dog story. Dogs know how to select best friends. I would give you an A+ for your report!

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  13. Hey Gabe, We liked all of the videos and facts! have fun and send us a postcard! 2206 creston rd. 27608. H&J ;-)

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  14. Great travel blog - all of it! What a super trip... especially the tales of Athens (puppy "tales" included). We were there two years ago and fell in love with some of the street pups too. (They looked surprisingly well fed - and seemed able to dodge the crazy traffic pretty well.) Cool that you befriended one pup in particular, Gabriel.

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