Mark
Today the work of man of centuries past left me in amazement. Wow! The ancient Greek custom for occupation of territory required the selection of the highest point to place th
eir highly valued temples and monuments. However, the Acropolis is the second plateau in Athens as they preferred the larger surface area of the two peaks. Beyond the wonder of the great architectural structures is the fact that archeologist are still learning how they were built. For example, marble was hauled ten miles to assemble the Parthenon between 427-422 B.C. to join other established temples on the Acropolis. Today, a cross on an orthodox Christian church sits atop the highest peek in Athens.
Sheri
Today we changed hotels to meet up with the Mars Hill Church (Seattle) tour group.
We had a nice tour through the city and then went up to the Acropolis. Here we saw the Parthenon, the Temple of Nike, the Temple of Athena and Poseidon. We could also see Mars Hill which we look forward to visiting tomorrow. The Parthenon is under reconstruction at this time. It would be great to come back in years later to see the finished product. The history of the Acropolis was incredible – the Parthenon is in its 5th cycle and there are many natural springs. So much more could be said of the wonders of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.
Caleb
We hiked this slippery rock to the Acropolis in the sun. My eyes hurt. The Parthenon is being renovated because it is very old.
Hannah
Today (Tuesday) we checked into our hotel that the Mars Hill
Tour Group set us up with. We settled in and then at around 12 we went on a tour. We first were able to visit where the first Olympics were held. It was/is capable of holding 69,000 people! Next we were able to take a tour of the Acropolis. We saw the Parthenon here, and were able to look of the whole city of Athens. We also could see Mars Hill from the Acropolis. After this, we went back to the hotel and rested, then went downstairs for dinner. Today was very full, but so awesome to be able to see the ancient ruins of Athens. (Acropolis under my hand ^)
eir highly valued temples and monuments. However, the Acropolis is the second plateau in Athens as they preferred the larger surface area of the two peaks. Beyond the wonder of the great architectural structures is the fact that archeologist are still learning how they were built. For example, marble was hauled ten miles to assemble the Parthenon between 427-422 B.C. to join other established temples on the Acropolis. Today, a cross on an orthodox Christian church sits atop the highest peek in Athens.Sheri
Today we changed hotels to meet up with the Mars Hill Church (Seattle) tour group.
We had a nice tour through the city and then went up to the Acropolis. Here we saw the Parthenon, the Temple of Nike, the Temple of Athena and Poseidon. We could also see Mars Hill which we look forward to visiting tomorrow. The Parthenon is under reconstruction at this time. It would be great to come back in years later to see the finished product. The history of the Acropolis was incredible – the Parthenon is in its 5th cycle and there are many natural springs. So much more could be said of the wonders of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.Caleb
We hiked this slippery rock to the Acropolis in the sun. My eyes hurt. The Parthenon is being renovated because it is very old.
Hannah
Today (Tuesday) we checked into our hotel that the Mars Hill
Tour Group set us up with. We settled in and then at around 12 we went on a tour. We first were able to visit where the first Olympics were held. It was/is capable of holding 69,000 people! Next we were able to take a tour of the Acropolis. We saw the Parthenon here, and were able to look of the whole city of Athens. We also could see Mars Hill from the Acropolis. After this, we went back to the hotel and rested, then went downstairs for dinner. Today was very full, but so awesome to be able to see the ancient ruins of Athens. (Acropolis under my hand ^)Ben
When we were packed, we went to the next hotel. When we got to the rooms (we had two rooms this time) ours had smoke in it, so we turned the AC on. Then we went downstairs and
waited for the bus. When I saw it I was amazed at how big it was. When I got in the bus I wondered where we were going. We first went to the actual track and field of the original Olympics. I think it was smaller than it really is. (If Hannah and I ran on it we would probably beat our 400 pr.) Next we went to the Acropolis and saw the Parthenon. It was under renovation. I learned that its higher in the middle of the floor and shorter on the sides to help rain come out. After this tour, it was the end of our busy day. 
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