Ancient Wonders

When I was a boy growing up in Athens, our family took so many visiting Americans to the Acropolis that on more than one occasion I exclaimed, "Aw Mom, do I have to go to the acropolis again!" (Never mind that it is one of the seven ancient wonders of the world!)

Today (Saturday, May 23), I voluntarily visited the Acropolis and Mars Hill and enjoyed every minute of it. My host, Alexander Melirrytou, went with me and shared many interesting historical and cultural insights.

I also enjoyed getting to have dinner with Kostas Koutsoumbas and his family; Kostas is a dear friend from my childhood time in Greece.

Standing on Mars Hill where Paul delivered his famous speech to the Athenian philosophers (Acts 17).
















In front of the Parthenon






















With my friend Kostas and his son Panayotis