Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri

The archaeological site of Akrotiri - completely enclosed to prevent further deterioration. It is a Minoan port city (although not currently near water) from 4th BC to 16th BC - older than Pompeii. 

Black Sand of Santorini

Beautiful black sand beaches of Santorini. What better place for seaside dinner. 

Delos, Birthplace of Apollo

Delos is a tiny island in the Aegean Sea and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On it are ruins of Greek and Roman civilizations from 8BC. Fascinating history. It is known for its stone lions and remains of marble mansions. Still under excavation. 

The Island of the Winds

Mykonos is known as the Island of the Winds and that was fully demonstrated. Known for windmills once they do not work now. Everything is painted white. 

Serious Conversation

Hayden and Morgan seemed to be having a serious discussion. Happy birthday to Morgan on Sunday. 1989
 

Oompa!

We smashed plates and danced while also having a great meal. 

Parthenon Up Close

A little rainy but how awesome to be atop the Acropolis. 

We Are in Greece

The signature view in Athens - the Parthenon setting atop the Acropolis. Tomorrow we get closer. 

τα λέμε.

 

We are out the door. Let the adventure begin.

Happy Birthday Prairie Village

We were gathered to watch the drone show as part of Prairie Village's 75th birthday party. It did not disappoint.

 

Time for the Patch

Hayden is leading the hunt for pumpkins. You haul them back to the barn to weigh them.

We have taken a photo on this bench each year but now they don't all fit. Vala opted to be the one to stand.

Walking Inspiration

Another little glimmer on my walk. Someone is painting beautiful rocks to leave along the trail but they often disappear.
 

Train Garden

Colin had a wonderful time watching the trains at the Overland Park Arboretum. Here Colin reported one had stopped so the engineer came over to check it out. He also watched a train go under the sidewalk.

 

Young Urbanites

Happy anniversary to Scott and Kathleen. I believe this is their home in DC. 1984
 

Bat Rocket

Colin made a bat rocket at the Arboretum Discovery Day. You blow through the straw and the bat takes flight.