The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron goddess to the Athenians. It is located on one of highest points in Athens at the Acropolis.
The Parthenon, though very steep, can be climbed to the top. However, it is very important that I warn you of the dangers of not wearing slip resistant shoes. If you're ever thinking about taking a trip to Greece, the Parthenon is a must. Thousands of tourist and even residence visit everyday. But, do not and I repeat DO NOT wear Toms. That was my big mistake. If not wearing supportive shoes you will catch yourself paying more attention to where you're walking than the actual beauty of the architecture.
The plethora of running kids, people and rocks of marble are true hazards. It's scary to think of someone running into you or slipping and falling and bringing someone else down with you. This is the part that worried me about one particular tourist. Although the Parthenon is open to everyone, I set my attention onto a woman wearing a black and white t-shirt dress, Stan Smith sneakers, a black baseball cap and a hand over her stomach, maybe around 6 or 7 months. I found myself continuously checking to make sure she was ok and if her family was around to help her up hill.However, in the end she took her time and was just as cautious as any other tourist.
Slow and steady won this race.
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That's a great tip about wearing slip-resistant shoes! I would have never thought of that, and if I ever get the chance to visit Greece, I would definitely want to visit the Parthenon. It sounds like there were a lot of tourists there, but I hope that it didn't take anything away from the beauty of this great piece of history.
ReplyDeleteSince there have to be at least hundreds of articles about the Parthenon, it was really cool that you took a different approach to writing about it. We don't need to read about the history or architecture, but we want to know something that we can only learn by being there and observing. The way you write really makes readers have a sense that they're experiencing what you're writing about, which is really cool. -Alex
ReplyDeleteThe title alone grabs my attention immediately. Your personality really shines through your writing and it makes it feel more authentic and gives us a sense of the writer behind the blog. You also had really great photos that enhanced this idea about the abundance of marble.
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