Greek Orthodox Church

MJ, Scott, Kris and I were on our way to our dinner reservations, when we found this wonderful temple right next door to our destination.  It was very dark inside, and I loved it.  Why I don’t know, but I just liked the mood of the place.  If felt safe, cool, comfortable, old...  The entrance to this temple (the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church – opened in December 1858) was unlocked, but the rest of the church was secured…probably to keep people like me out.  Meanwhile, the group just wanted me to finish up quickly so we could go eat. 

By the way, the restaurant was amazing.  We ate at Griechenbeisl, which happens to be the oldest restaurant in Vienna Austria.  It was founded in 1447 and I can see why.  The food was outstanding.

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Athens Alley

I’ve had this photo sitting on my hard drive waiting for its time to shine.  I guess tonight is the night.  I took this photo in some random alley in Athens near the Acropolis.  Probably about a five-minute walk away.  I just liked this spot and the view down this little back alley.

 

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Erectheion

I took this detail photo of a column base which is part of Erechteion during our last Europe trip.  This structure is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis in Athens Greece.  This temple was built between 421 and 406 BC by Phidias (sculptor and mason) and Mnesicles (architect).  The entire Acropolis is wonderful as an archaeology site with lots of small details.  It’s worth the hike up the hill to this spot.

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