The sun stayed in bed today which made Athens Baltic. I slowly climbed up to the top of the hill trying to be as gentle on my ankle as possible because this slight incline is stretching bits that I don’t want stretched.

It was busy and the walk through the streets was pleasant, some of the buildings are amazing. The Parthenon seemed to be a lot smaller than I thought it would be. On TV it always seemed so big but in reality, although impressive I maybe expected more. I’ve seen so many ancient structures on this trip and maybe I’m a bit worn out, mind you such a structure on top of this huge edifice is no mean feat. To build this complex of structures is still quite amazing and when you put it in context of the time period it was built then you really need to sit back and be impressed.

The next day the sun came out and I decided to go to the Corinth Canal, which I’ve always marvelled at. I got to the bus station and my travel card would not work on the ancient card machine and the atm didn’t like it either so it was back to plan b, museums.

The Archaeological Museum was very good, but it seemed that every school in the district was told I’d be there and sent every child possible. Some of the exhibits were off limits because of this but there was still plenty to look at.