Day 15: Rome to Athens

Another day of travel. Our flight today was on easyJet, which we were a little concerned about but for now reason. Our total weigh in was only 23 kg, way under our limit! Though there was no food service on the flight, it was quick and safe and our luggage arrived without problem. We got to our hostel and found that we were in a four bed room with an ensuite bathroom, and the other two beds are empty! It will be nice to be alone for another night. Tonight we walked over to Lycabettus Hill and took the Funicular up the hill and found an incredible view of the entire city. We got up to the hill at 7:30 and just enjoyed the breathtaking view for an hour before the sun set over the acropolis. We enjoyed a Grecian dinner in the cafe on the hill-- a pork and lamb pitas and a greek salad. It was quite good! After dinner, we went back up to the viewing point and saw the city all lit up and then climbed down the hill on foot (a feat for me, with my poor choice of shoes!). We got back to the hostel and now we are trying to figure out what to do tomorrow. We are definitely going to see the Acropolis as soon as it opens (8am) and then hopefully we will be able to go to a beach somewhere for the afternoon/evening. Our hostel receptionist recommended Temple of Poseidon by bus, but the women at Lycabettus Hill recommended Aegina Island by ferry. Stay tuned tomorrow to see what we decided to do!