surreality

It doesn't seem possible that that photo was taken over a week ago, this whole trip has been a whirlwind of surreality.  It also doesn't seem possible that the guys have already left - and that Sonia and I only have another two days in Athens before our cruise.  For as nervous as I was about coming, I am so glad to be here.

Last night was awesome, truly. Sonia and I got all dressed up for the opening night performance of Turandot at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus – the theater at the base of the Acropolis. A live performance of Turandot has been on my life list for quite some time now and seeing it in Athens made it all the more special. I only wish that madre had been here to see it, as she taught me to love Puccini at a very young age. Nessun Dorma is part of the soundtrack to my childhood and I had goosebumps from head to toe as it was performed last night.

We leave for our cruise on Wednesday and I am actually ready to be out of the city. I know I will miss Athens as I always do – but for now I am anxious to spend some more time on the islands. We saw so much of the city when the boys were here that Sonia and I were left with very few tourist sites to fill our days. Tomorrow we are going to wander about the Ancient Agora and then head back to the yarn shop – and maybe walk back up to the Acropolis to listen to Turandot once more.

~RLM

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[Christi]

I got my post card yesterday...aren't I special! Thank you :o)