TRIP TO GREECE
Our flight to Greece routed around mainland Turkey, with a magnificent view of its snow covered peaks. But that’s not all, a few kilometres below, sadly not included in this photo, is Greece’s famous crystal blue sea, with hoards of little islands, ranging in size with a range of eco-systems whether that be desert or mountainous held no pattern. My thought on this beautiful sight brought me to the question “why cant bodering countries ever get along?”
Greece and Turkey have a history of violence even though they so closely related.
PICTURE 2 ; THE ACROPOLIS’ PARTHENON
On our first day in Athens we
visited the pathenon; a temple over 2439 years old dedicated to the goddess of wisdom- Athena. The acropolis earns its name from Acro-edge, polis-city
- the edge of the city. A tour guide gave us a basic review of the parthenons history and honestly the most impressive is when the Venitians blew it up and the fact that it remains standing today. Even though most of it is in other countries I can honestly say it is a good sign of ancient Greek architecture and by far, the most impressive ancient artefact I have ever seen. 
PICTURE 3 A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
On the way down the acropolis we spotted an old horse drawn carriage, that taxes people up and down the hill of the acropolis. With no particular revelance to the trip this photo is a good taste to what old Athens has in store for tourist.
PICTURE NUMB
ER 4 1896 OLYMPIC STADIUM
This 115 year old structure is one of the most amazing buildings in Greece but considering its early modern character it shows the Greek love for building with marble from ancient times to present day. The basic structure shows how much can change in 100 years time, as when you compare this to the Olympic stadium it seems as just one of the competition course, also not only the size but the a changed amazingly after the past century.
PICTURE NUMBER 5 A VEIW OF ATHENS
This is a picture of Athens picturesque landscape, taken from lycavitos church. The view is an amazing mix of sea mountains and hills but the ocean of buildings in between is gargantuan. The first time I saw Athens I was truly stunned, previously beliving it would be a diminutive little city a little bigger than Nicosia. Now I realise the metropolitan size of it and like any other metropolis it has both good and bad aspects to it. with slums and posh areas I can honestly it is definitely a city worth visiting, the locals and foreiners are both friendly and helpful but like any city of over 4,000
PICTURE NUMBER 6; SYNTAGMA SQUARE
With the magnificent parliament building in front of the square and prestigious hotels such as Great Britain, and good restaurants all around was my favourite area in Athens. Being both old with new features, it is truly the cities heart.
PICTURE NUMBER 7: PANEPISTIMIO ROAD
This road is said to be the best in Athens, with the academy, The National Library, and University campus of Athens on it. The library is the marble building, and the University campus is the old red building with marble columns outside. The street’s name derives from this University but its original name was El. Venizelos, but it is famous by the campus otherwise.
PICTURE NUMBER 8; KOLONAKI
This high street is the rich area of Athens. With koulouri (traditional Greek/Turkish bread) and toasted chestnuts being sold on the road it is a true fantastic experience. Most of our shopping was done here, and again its blend of both new and old structures it portrays an excellent view of Athens. I had the most fun in Kolonaki, and its attractions would certainly take me back to Athens once more.
PICTURE NUMBER 9; CHANGING OF THE GUARD
This was my most favoured experience in Athens, as I have military interests. This 20 minute event took place at Syntagma square, where two guards outside out side parliament change post. The whole battalion accompanies them along with a marching band of soldiers. This famous event attracted many tourists filling up the perimeter of the square that the police restricted us to. Apparently the guards are the Greek Special Forces and their uniform is for the harsh condition of the mountains where their regiment is based.
PICTURE NUMBER 10; ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Our final visit of Athens was to the archaeological museum.
This lion caught my attention not because of its amazing structure but because of the fact that many countries and use it in their buildings and artwork as well. For example – there are lions all over Paris and London.
This is supposedly the face of Agamemnon an early king of one of Greece’s cities. It is said that when he died pure gold was poured over his face to preserve it. This was an amazing thing to do, and if this is his face, it is dumfounding that it
PICTURE 1; A VIEW OF THE TURKISH MOUNTAINS
Our flight to Greece routed around mainland Turkey, with a magnificent view of its snow covered peaks. But that’s not all, a few kilometres below, sadly not included in this photo, is Greece’s famous crystal blue sea, with hoards of little islands, ranging in size with a range of eco-systems whether that be desert or mountainous held no pattern. My thought on this beautiful sight brought me to the question “why cant bodering countries ever get along?”
Greece and Turkey have a history of violence even though they so closely related.
PICTURE 2 ; THE ACROPOLIS’ PARTHENON
On our first day in Athens we
visited the pathenon; a temple over 2439 years old dedicated to the goddess of wisdom- Athena. The acropolis earns its name from Acro-edge, polis-city
- the edge of the city. A tour guide gave us a basic review of the parthenons history and honestly the most impressive is when the Venitians blew it up and the fact that it remains standing today. Even though most of it is in other countries I can honestly say it is a good sign of ancient Greek architecture and by far, the most impressive ancient artefact I have ever seen. 
PICTURE 3 A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
On the way down the acropolis we spotted an old horse drawn carriage, that taxes people up and down the hill of the acropolis. With no particular revelance to the trip this photo is a good taste to what old Athens has in store for tourist.
PICTURE NUMB
ER 4 1896 OLYMPIC STADIUMThis 115 year old structure is one of the most amazing buildings in Greece but considering its early modern character it shows the Greek love for building with marble from ancient times to present day. The basic structure shows how much can change in 100 years time, as when you compare this to the Olympic stadium it seems as just one of the competition course, also not only the size but the a changed amazingly after the past century.
PICTURE NUMBER 5 A VEIW OF ATHENS
This is a picture of Athens picturesque landscape, taken from lycavitos church. The view is an amazing mix of sea mountains and hills but the ocean of buildings in between is gargantuan. The first time I saw Athens I was truly stunned, previously beliving it would be a diminutive little city a little bigger than Nicosia. Now I realise the metropolitan size of it and like any other metropolis it has both good and bad aspects to it. with slums and posh areas I can honestly it is definitely a city worth visiting, the locals and foreiners are both friendly and helpful but like any city of over 4,000
PICTURE NUMBER 6; SYNTAGMA SQUARE
With the magnificent parliament building in front of the square and prestigious hotels such as Great Britain, and good restaurants all around was my favourite area in Athens. Being both old with new features, it is truly the cities heart.
PICTURE NUMBER 7: PANEPISTIMIO ROAD
This road is said to be the best in Athens, with the academy, The National Library, and University campus of Athens on it. The library is the marble building, and the University campus is the old red building with marble columns outside. The street’s name derives from this University but its original name was El. Venizelos, but it is famous by the campus otherwise.
PICTURE NUMBER 8; KOLONAKI
This high street is the rich area of Athens. With koulouri (traditional Greek/Turkish bread) and toasted chestnuts being sold on the road it is a true fantastic experience. Most of our shopping was done here, and again its blend of both new and old structures it portrays an excellent view of Athens. I had the most fun in Kolonaki, and its attractions would certainly take me back to Athens once more.
PICTURE NUMBER 9; CHANGING OF THE GUARD
This was my most favoured experience in Athens, as I have military interests. This 20 minute event took place at Syntagma square, where two guards outside out side parliament change post. The whole battalion accompanies them along with a marching band of soldiers. This famous event attracted many tourists filling up the perimeter of the square that the police restricted us to. Apparently the guards are the Greek Special Forces and their uniform is for the harsh condition of the mountains where their regiment is based.
PICTURE NUMBER 10; ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Our final visit of Athens was to the archaeological museum.
This lion caught my attention not because of its amazing structure but because of the fact that many countries and use it in their buildings and artwork as well. For example – there are lions all over Paris and London.
This is supposedly the face of Agamemnon an early king of one of Greece’s cities. It is said that when he died pure gold was poured over his face to preserve it. This was an amazing thing to do, and if this is his face, it is dumfounding that it
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