airtwardo 7 #1 November 14, 2010 Still trying to edit & organize my pics but here are some, if anyone is bored! My better 1/2 ran the Athens Marathon the 'original' route, the 2500th anniversary OF marathons...this one was her 25th 42k run. I watched! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18076&id=100001482098738&l=12395ea595 ~ http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18023&id=100001482098738&l=ed4ff07a0d http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17955&id=100001482098738&l=362f8ac2de http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17973&id=100001482098738&l=61bf8639ed ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 November 14, 2010 I'm sure it must be depressing to see the state of disrepair into which it has fallen, having been there when it was all built. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #3 November 14, 2010 Who's the hot blond hanging out with the old guy?Really great shots...thanks...you just added another location to ourr bucket list!(you can keep the marathon stuff though) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 November 14, 2010 I'm thinking 'Twardo is going to have a lot of 'splaining to do to some redhead when she finds out he took a blond to Greece. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 November 14, 2010 Quote I'm thinking 'Twardo is going to have a lot of 'splaining to do to some redhead when she finds out he took a blond to Greece. Ya can change the paint but the horsepower stays the same! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote I'm thinking 'Twardo is going to have a lot of 'splaining to do to some redhead when she finds out he took a blond to Greece. Ya can change the paint but the horsepower stays the same! Did she deliberately change the color, or is it sun-bleached?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I'm thinking 'Twardo is going to have a lot of 'splaining to do to some redhead when she finds out he took a blond to Greece. Ya can change the paint but the horsepower stays the same! Did she deliberately change the color, or is it sun-bleached? Yes... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 November 14, 2010 fantastic photos... it's amazing, what can be done with manpower and TIME..... to see the Parthenon, live and in 3 D must be great !!! i remember hearing a story when i was a kid,,,, about Phiddippides (sp) an army messenger who RAN the news of an important battle over that marathon distance of 26 + miles... arrived,,,,, Delivered the news,,,,,, and expired..... myth?? or truth??? how long was your stay??/ thanks for sharing jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #9 November 14, 2010 Great photos Jim. You can go on my next vacation! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 November 14, 2010 Quote fantastic photos... it's amazing, what can be done with manpower and TIME..... to see the Parthenon, live and in 3 D must be great !!! i remember hearing a story when i was a kid,,,, about Phiddippides (sp) an army messenger who RAN the news of an important battle over that marathon distance of 26 + miles... arrived,,,,, Delivered the news,,,,,, and expired..... myth?? or truth??? how long was your stay??/ thanks for sharing jmy Hi jimmy~ We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Driving there was...'interesting' so say the least! There are a few opinions on Phidippides, some say the "Rejoice We Conquered" quote before expiring is a myth since it wasn't 'recorded' until centuries after the event...I think it's possible, lotta hills on that run! The Olympic flame pics are from where all the Olympic torches are lit for every set of games worldwide. And yeah, like the ruins in Rome, seeing Athens up close and personal ~ just takes your breath away! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 November 14, 2010 Quote We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Some of the same reasons we like to travel in the off season. It gives you a chance to experience the country more as the locals do than as the yokels do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Some of the same reasons we like to travel in the off season. It gives you a chance to experience the country more as the locals do than as the yokels do. plus you get to swim and hang around the beaches nekkid much more easily; i recommend the small islands, not crete or the other big places. some have monasteries well over a 1000yrs old and still habitated, some have ruins like the ones shown in your pictures.. and there's something about cruising on a ferry through foggy waters and see little bits and pieces of rock out in the distance, all bare.. i did a tour of like two weeks, and only booked the flight to rhodes and went from there. once you get off the ferry, half the population is waiting with brochures of their places they have to rent. we were not even out of the airport and we knew where we were gonna stay the next couple days, the guy was a taxi driver, so the ride was free too! and it's pretty cheap that way, you pay around 45$ for two persons a night, no meals tough.. and, it's a little adventerous, too! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote Quote We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Some of the same reasons we like to travel in the off season. It gives you a chance to experience the country more as the locals do than as the yokels do. plus you get to swim and hang around the beaches nekkid much more easily; i recommend the small islands, not crete or the other big places. some have monasteries well over a 1000yrs old and still habitated, some have ruins like the ones shown in your pictures.. and there's something about cruising on a ferry through foggy waters and see little bits and pieces of rock out in the distance, all bare.. i did a tour of like two weeks, and only booked the flight to rhodes and went from there. once you get off the ferry, half the population is waiting with brochures of their places they have to rent. we were not even out of the airport and we knew where we were gonna stay the next couple days, the guy was a taxi driver, so the ride was free too! and it's pretty cheap that way, you pay around 45$ for two persons a night, no meals tough.. and, it's a little adventurous, too! That's how we tend to travel too... We book the 1st night so we have a place when we land, rent a car, break out the 'Lonely Planet' for that country and hit the road! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Some of the same reasons we like to travel in the off season. It gives you a chance to experience the country more as the locals do than as the yokels do. plus you get to swim and hang around the beaches nekkid much more easily; i recommend the small islands, not crete or the other big places. some have monasteries well over a 1000yrs old and still habitated, some have ruins like the ones shown in your pictures.. and there's something about cruising on a ferry through foggy waters and see little bits and pieces of rock out in the distance, all bare.. i did a tour of like two weeks, and only booked the flight to rhodes and went from there. once you get off the ferry, half the population is waiting with brochures of their places they have to rent. we were not even out of the airport and we knew where we were gonna stay the next couple days, the guy was a taxi driver, so the ride was free too! and it's pretty cheap that way, you pay around 45$ for two persons a night, no meals tough.. and, it's a little adventurous, too! That's how we tend to travel too... We book the 1st night so we have a place when we land, rent a car, break out the 'Lonely Planet' for that country and hit the road! i HATE the places that tell you, breakfast is from 6:30 - 8:00, because then there's the next group in.. and all places to lay on are taken by five in the morning already! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 November 14, 2010 That's how we like to travel, low key and no reservations. Our last good trip over to Europe we did Italy for two weeks, never in one place more than a couple of days. Next time to France, though, I want to find a place close to Paris to rent for a month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Some of the same reasons we like to travel in the off season. It gives you a chance to experience the country more as the locals do than as the yokels do. plus you get to swim and hang around the beaches nekkid much more easily; i recommend the small islands, not crete or the other big places. some have monasteries well over a 1000yrs old and still habitated, some have ruins like the ones shown in your pictures.. and there's something about cruising on a ferry through foggy waters and see little bits and pieces of rock out in the distance, all bare.. i did a tour of like two weeks, and only booked the flight to rhodes and went from there. once you get off the ferry, half the population is waiting with brochures of their places they have to rent. we were not even out of the airport and we knew where we were gonna stay the next couple days, the guy was a taxi driver, so the ride was free too! and it's pretty cheap that way, you pay around 45$ for two persons a night, no meals tough.. and, it's a little adventurous, too! That's how we tend to travel too... We book the 1st night so we have a place when we land, rent a car, break out the 'Lonely Planet' for that country and hit the road! i HATE the places that tell you, breakfast is from 6:30 - 8:00, because then there's the next group in.. and all places to lay on are taken by five in the morning already! Places to LAY?! You kids!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #17 November 14, 2010 Quote That's how we like to travel, low key and no reservations. Our last good trip over to Europe we did Italy for two weeks, never in one place more than a couple of days. Next time to France, though, I want to find a place close to Paris to rent for a month. make sure to include a trip to corsica, i LOVED that place! i guess i just have a thing for islands, and ferries.. being a PIRATE n'all! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #18 November 14, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote We were there for two weeks, did most of the major tourist sites. As you can see from the pics THIS is the time of year to go...after tourist season, it's cooler, cheaper and a lot less people. Some of the same reasons we like to travel in the off season. It gives you a chance to experience the country more as the locals do than as the yokels do. plus you get to swim and hang around the beaches nekkid much more easily; i recommend the small islands, not crete or the other big places. some have monasteries well over a 1000yrs old and still habitated, some have ruins like the ones shown in your pictures.. and there's something about cruising on a ferry through foggy waters and see little bits and pieces of rock out in the distance, all bare.. i did a tour of like two weeks, and only booked the flight to rhodes and went from there. once you get off the ferry, half the population is waiting with brochures of their places they have to rent. we were not even out of the airport and we knew where we were gonna stay the next couple days, the guy was a taxi driver, so the ride was free too! and it's pretty cheap that way, you pay around 45$ for two persons a night, no meals tough.. and, it's a little adventurous, too! That's how we tend to travel too... We book the 1st night so we have a place when we land, rent a car, break out the 'Lonely Planet' for that country and hit the road! i HATE the places that tell you, breakfast is from 6:30 - 8:00, because then there's the next group in.. and all places to lay on are taken by five in the morning already! Places to LAY?! You kids!! what the hell do you call those chair-thingies!? lawn-charis, is that it? i want individual holidays, not some sort of arrangement, and i dont like it somewhere, i want the freedom to move on! and you get to see more..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #19 November 14, 2010 what the hell do you call those chair-thingies!? lawn-charis, is that it? i want individual holidays, not some sort of arrangement, and i dont like it somewhere, i want the freedom to move on! and you get to see more.. Moving around and seeing a lot is tough on a lawn chair there Skippy! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #20 November 14, 2010 Quote what the hell do you call those chair-thingies!? lawn-charis, is that it? i want individual holidays, not some sort of arrangement, and i dont like it somewhere, i want the freedom to move on! and you get to see more.. Moving around and seeing a lot is tough on a lawn chair there Skippy! gosh, it's really hard to be precise on forums some time, that's my whole fucking point, i dont give no flying fuck on lawn chairs; it's way too easy to get your junk stuck in them! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #21 November 14, 2010 Hi Jim, So that's your wife. Have you ever thought about taking her in for an eye exam? I think her eyesight needs some help. JerryBaumchen PS) In reality, we are all jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 December 22, 2010 Headed back...missed a museum in Athens. Ya'll have a great holiday! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
