Temple of Olympian Zeus. Construction began in 174 BCE and was completed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 131 ACE
I think I found his head on the other side of the park.
The Stadium for the Pythian Games
4th Century BCE
Aphrodite's breasts were uncovered
next to Zeus's tomb
Most of the statues were
missing heads, arms and
other body parts
Some of the cars were as interesting as the monuments and parks
My favorite outdoor restaurant
Greek version of burger and fries
Pizza - Maybe the most beloved food in the world
Another deep inhale, yum
Looking down from the top the theater
Or, it could be one of these heads.
With most of the buildings destroyed, the area
is now covered with wild flowers
Parking in Athens is rough
Towers of roasting beef, pork and lamb
ready for carving
A woman selling fresh
pretzels and bread
Greeks cherish God, country, and smoking
After a day of eating and smoking, we were off to Delphi
The Temple of Apollo. Built in 330 BCE, but dates back to the 7th century BCE
The old Gymnasium, training grounds
for the first Olympic-style games
A bay from the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi