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"Faire Nation au fond"
Mar. 13th, 2020 08:54 amI've started writing this entry yesterday morning, at breakfast, sat at a table on our hotel rooftop facing the Acropolis and having a cup of coffee. In other words, we did go to Greece! It was a very close call, though, and most of the European team didn't. Even though I am here for work, the schedule has been completely turned upside down and instead of working two and a half days we only had to work one day and a half so basically I've been on an extended weekend as of yesterday noon. Add to that the weather that is absolutely gorgeous, it almost feels like being on Summer holidays.
The situation is a bit odd here what with the Coronavirus (we thought we might not be able to visit either the Acropolis or the museum, for instance) but even though they closed much earlier yesterday (meaning the gates were closed when we arrived), it should be opened today so fingers crossed we finally see it from up close! We weren't deprived at all, though, and we've seen the Parliament (and were - accidentally - on time to see the intricate and - to our eyes - pretty strange change of the guards), had a lovely stroll around the Agora and the Plaka, had caffee freddo near the Acropolis, ate delicious feta, saw the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, had the most gorgeous view of the city near the Acropolis, went to the archeological site of Lathouriza (we had to climb a pretty rocky and shaky hill but it was worth it) and then headed to Sounio where I basically fell in love with the Poseidon temple (both visits for work, actually, I love my job!)... we did have a wonderful time, already. And there are still three days to go! Today we've planned on going to the Acropolis and visiting the museum (finally!!) and maybe having a look at the Zeus temple nearby then chilling near the sea. Then tomorrow we're planning on driving to the Gulf of Corinth. Good time ahead!
We're taking things one day at a time, though, because the situation is a bit weird and things can change quite fast. But we're having a lovely time in the meantime :) As per usual, I'm sharing pics of the trip over at my IG account (you know the drill).
We're leaving on Sunday and turns out I won't have to set my alarm for Monday morning (that is, not as early as usual when commute time is taken into consideration) as the French government decided to close all schools, from nursery schools to universities. So there's that. As I work for the learning design/IT for education department, we're going to have our work cut out for us as we have to make sure our teachers can keep teaching online and helping them make the transition for a little while and making sure the infrastructure holds etc. but we've seen it coming and we were getting ready, anyway.
But, yes, things are going to get "interesting" back home!
The situation is a bit odd here what with the Coronavirus (we thought we might not be able to visit either the Acropolis or the museum, for instance) but even though they closed much earlier yesterday (meaning the gates were closed when we arrived), it should be opened today so fingers crossed we finally see it from up close! We weren't deprived at all, though, and we've seen the Parliament (and were - accidentally - on time to see the intricate and - to our eyes - pretty strange change of the guards), had a lovely stroll around the Agora and the Plaka, had caffee freddo near the Acropolis, ate delicious feta, saw the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, had the most gorgeous view of the city near the Acropolis, went to the archeological site of Lathouriza (we had to climb a pretty rocky and shaky hill but it was worth it) and then headed to Sounio where I basically fell in love with the Poseidon temple (both visits for work, actually, I love my job!)... we did have a wonderful time, already. And there are still three days to go! Today we've planned on going to the Acropolis and visiting the museum (finally!!) and maybe having a look at the Zeus temple nearby then chilling near the sea. Then tomorrow we're planning on driving to the Gulf of Corinth. Good time ahead!
We're taking things one day at a time, though, because the situation is a bit weird and things can change quite fast. But we're having a lovely time in the meantime :) As per usual, I'm sharing pics of the trip over at my IG account (you know the drill).
We're leaving on Sunday and turns out I won't have to set my alarm for Monday morning (that is, not as early as usual when commute time is taken into consideration) as the French government decided to close all schools, from nursery schools to universities. So there's that. As I work for the learning design/IT for education department, we're going to have our work cut out for us as we have to make sure our teachers can keep teaching online and helping them make the transition for a little while and making sure the infrastructure holds etc. but we've seen it coming and we were getting ready, anyway.
But, yes, things are going to get "interesting" back home!
