Sunday we woke up early and walked to the Acropolis. We processed on the Panathenaic Way through the monumental gates which frame the Acropolis built as a monument to Athenian Democracy. We gathered under the olive tree some believe was planted by Athena in a contest to win the right to name the city. Later in the afternoon, students were given free time and many opted to visit a local sandal maker to purchase handmade leather sandals. Later that evening we enjoyed a group dinner at a Cretan restaurant tasting a variety of traditional Cretan foods including a group favorite, tomato pancakes with mint sauce.
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| Students pause for a moment to take in the view of the city as we make our way down from the Acropolis. |
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| Everyone left with very high spirits from such an awe-inspiring site. |
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| Students make their way down the steps from the entrance of the Acropolis. |
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| Rachael, Rachel and Alex try on different styles of handmade leather sandals at the local sandal maker shop. |
