Athens, Plaka and Temples. Finding Joy In Each Moment.

in #opentoyourbliss7 years ago (edited)

Yesterday I went to Athens. To prepare for the drive I got up, did my morning meditation and qigong practices, and went for a quick beach run. I'm not so fond of driving or being amongst large groups of people..........however I'm in Greece and have been looking forward to experiencing these ancient Greek monuments!!! So I do what I need to do to help ground myself for the day!!!

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Here we are made it to the city, starting out in @tkappa's old neighborhood, we head out on the town!

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Yes, the Greeks make Big Pillars..........Wooaaaaa

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There are two men here at all times, to represent all Greeks who have been in the army for all time. They rotate in 2 hour shifts.

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I love these small beautiful old churches.

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In honour of the goddess.

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Plaka, where we take a moment to sit, preparing for the Acropolis. I eat too much yogurt and honey............. while listening to these sweet songbirds stuck in those tiny cages......

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Hmmmm is this phalic to you?

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Ancient and modern.

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Barred from the Temple of Zeus!

This is the temple of Zeus from the view of my phone as ti sneaks a picture from inside the bars. Zeus is a very powerful god, of course I asked his permission first, he gladly gave me permission and he shared his great anger at such bars placed around his temple! His temple is for the people for people to come and be, not to be separated from!

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Now we are in front of the oldest theature in the world.

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The entrance to Athena's temple, where oregano grows out of the ancient rocks.

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@tkappa thank you for the amazing day! And thank you for your patience while I tried on awesome Greek clothes, which of course always takes a little time.............this is why I rarely shop for clothes, it's time consuming!

Thanks for checking out my adventure exploring Athen's with @tkappa!

Coming soon to Corinth.

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you had great times!!
if you come again to the center of Athens, tell me.. i work to Sintagma!! i can meet you!! :)))

Are your wife and her friends coming to @aumsong's workshop in Corinth this weekend? The train from Athens goes to Loutraki, and the hotel is nice and inexpensive. Give her a weekend off!

if my wife come I have to come and my son , is it possible? i will speak with @alinak15...
can we drink a coffee, the time of seminars??? :)))

Your wife and son can stay in the same hotel room with your wife. And you and your son can do many things while the ladies are in their seminars. I will be around in Loutraki, but can come to Corinth too. It is just a 20 minute or less drive. I think that your family would find it a rewarding weekend!

Please do contact Alina!

you convinced me...I sent a comment to Alina to tell me some info and if she knows the cost of me... :))
but you wish me a coffee we will drink...I know my English is not good, but we will survive.. :)))))
also i send her my e-mail in order to sent me her phone so i can speak with her for the seminar...

Yes, we will try to get together with @liondani too.

I was talking to Alina and she said she was already working out details with you. Your family is going to have a great time (several posts worth lol).

Yesssss...I hope I'm not alone there
Also in the morning i send you 10 sbd because it was transferred to me by mistake...you have already send me some min before the 10 sbd..

I spoke with alina and i sent you 26 sbd for the hotel and 1 day seminar..
It is to difficult to me but we will com
If we will can stay and all sunday.. l will tell it to alina...

@nikosnitza you will have an amazing time, you and your son can have fun adventures. While your wife gets to have some time for her which is absolutely essential for a healthy, thriving marriage! I deeply appreciate your courage to come dive into Bliss for the weekend.

Thank you very much...and from my wife you have thank you..

Yes, good times! Fun, will do.

We had an amazing time!!!! Thank YOU for the positive vibes and great company @aumsong :))))

The duckface pic is one of a kind lol

yes, I love that one!!!

My favorite too!

Hi @aumsong, it's lovely to watch your trip unfolding. Thanks for sharing. I also practice Qigong and Neigong with a Chinese Master here in Brisbane Australia. It's such a wonderful discipline and a great way to help people.

Best wishes for your workshop and retreat.
warm regards,
Margot
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Thanks Margot. Yes, I absolutely love these amazing practices!

Where did you do your Masters in Medical Qigong? I don't think there is anywhere in australia where you can do such a degree.

Wow good travel and good photography
That's like a professional photografer @aumsong

Looks like @tkappa did a great job and showed you the best of what this fascinating city can offer.

excellent!

I heard and now I see that you had a really AMAZING time😀😀😚😚🤗🤗🤗

Hi, @aumsong!

I love too these small old churches.
The hat you bought is very beautiful.

I would love to drink a frappe and enjoy this wonderful landscape. I'm glad you had fun with @tkappa.

Best wishes, my dear!

Hi @allesia
I don't wear hats much, however they sure can be fun!

Thank you
Beautiful day to you

Amazing post sist .

With his prayers that you do every day, I @fikar21 was touched to read your brother's post extraordinary words you say, hopefully with the hope of friends hopefully quickly achieved his goals, success always. Be your friend @fikar21 thank you.