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Traveling Part 3: Greece

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"A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art ." - Benjamin Disraeli Athens was a breath of fresh air compared to the suffocating streets of Rome. Picture rolling hills, ancient ruins restored, vibrant flowers and saporous foods and you will have a clear image of Athens in your mind. Hephaestus' Temple, God of Technology and metallurgy    View from the top of the Acropolis  View of Mars Hill from the Acropolis, where Paul preached, in the New Testament. Ancient in-door theater, still used today for modern concerts. Changing of the guard at Parliament  In front of the Olympic arena Jason posing Feeding the birds, just like in Mary Poppins Delicious food from the local restaurants One of the nig...