Athens, the Birthplace of Western Civilization - Plaka

Plaka, carries the meaning neighborhood of the Gods is located at the north of the iconic landmark, Acropolis.It's somehow looks like an old district of Athens.

Elderly playing chess, a goood exercise to the brain.


















There are some chess shops around.

















This coconut candy bar is super sweet.

















It's better to have refreshing fresh coconut drink.

Mykonos, the Island of Small White Houses - All about Mykonos

Apart from Athens, Mykonos is also a key point of the trip.

Here is the Island of Little White Houses. 


These windmills are ones of landmarks of the island.

















Another landmark, a church.

















It's interesting to discover various hidden gems on the narrow roads.




Take some classic Greek coffee and burrito like food to recharge. Pity I've forgot the names.





These people are getting ready to welcome sunset.

















Fantastic view~~~

Bye bye, Mr Sunny.















After another dawn, it's the time to say bye to Mykonos.

Mykonos, the Island of Small White Houses - Royal Myconian Resort & Thalasso Center

The Royal Myconian Resort & Thalasso Center is built on a hill where the guests can overlooks the beautiful island and the sea.

















Hotel lobby.

















Another side of the lobby.

















Pool.

















The rooftop of the office building. A good place to relax.

View from the rooftop.
 















Greece is an ideal place for water lover. There's a beach about 10 minutes walk away from the hotel.

















Outer look of hotel rooms.

















Huge and well-equipped room with supreme water view.

Athens, the Birthplace of Western Civilization - The Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens as well as an official world heritage. I was so excited to visit ironic landmark for I am a big fans of Greek myths and history.

After climbing numbers of steps, the Propylaia finally appeared. It is the entrance of the invaluable historical site established thousands of years ago.


































The Parthenon is probably the most famous building of the site. This temple was dedicated to Athena, the protector of Athens, a city named after her.


































The Erechtheion is also a temple, yet it's for both Athena and Poseidon, who competed to be the protector of Athens. The Porch of the Caryatids make the temple identical.

















The Theater of Dinoysus Eleuthereus was an open-air theater. Not sue if the Greek Gods and Goddesses spared some time to watch performance there.



















The Acropolis was built on the top of a mountain which offers visitors a stunning panoramic view of Athens.

Lavatory combines the ancient architecture and modern hygiene standard. 

















I always wonder how the ancient Greek could establish such a majestic heritage. Their technology is far beyond of my imagination. The Greek Government has launched a huge restoration project to showcase the site's former glory.

Athens, the Birthplace of Western Civilization - Hilton Athens Hotel

Big room with comfortable bed is what I like most of Hilton Athens Hotel.


















The sitting area. The cleanliness was in doubt somehow as there were cigarette ash left in the ashtray.


















The working area.



















It's a surprise that I could see Acropolis from the room. (it's not clear in the picture because of my poor shooting skills).