Footsteps 2025 - Acropolis, Areopagus, and the Agora!

 

Today has been a FULL and AMAZING day! 

Led by our incredible guide, Eleni, we toured all over Athens, exploring both the Acropolis and the Agora!

Some stops along the way included the Erechtheion, the Parthenon, the Stoa of Attalos, Mars Hill (Areopagus), the Temple of Hephaistos, and so much more!

During our journey, Pastor Hannah spent some time reflecting on Paul's experience in Athens, especially when he addressed the Athenians while at the Areopagus. 

After a full morning and afternoon, we then enjoyed a delicious lunch together at Mystilli Restaurant. 

We are now taking some time to rest and relax (and shop a little bit more!) before ending the day with dinner at Ella's Urban Greek Cuisine for dinner!

Somehow, it is our last night in Athens. Tomorrow morning, we're off to Samos!

Footsteps 2025 - Nemea and Corinth!

 

What a wonderful day! We visited both Nemea and Corinth. 

This required about an hour-long bus ride, but along the way we took a brief pit stop at a local shop for refreshments and snacks and for an opportunity to look at (and down!) the Corinth canal.

Our first stop was to the ancient city of Nemea where we got to visit both the museum and the archaeological site. We also did a bit of Olympic training while we were there! (Congratulations to our champions, Sarah and Harrison!)

After our time in Nemea, we then stopped for a delicious lunch overlooking the ancient city of Corinth.

With full bellies, we then explored ancient Corinth, spending time at both the museum and the archaeological site. While we were there, Pastor Hannah and Pastor David led us in a beautiful teaching moment, followed by a service of communion.

Once we got back to our hotel, we had a bit of time to settle and relax, then it was off to the Plaka where we spent some time exploring the city on our own. (Yes, there was shopping involved!) Then it was off to dinner with our small groups! 

And now we’re off to bed to get some sleep in preparation for another wonderfully full and transformative day tomorrow!

Footsteps 2025 - Our Adventure Begins in Athens!

 

We are officially in Athens! Our flight landed around 11AM this morning. Once we got through customs, we grabbed our bags and then met Eleni, our AMAZING guide while we are in Greece. After a quick restroom break, a snack, and jolt of caffeine, we then got on the bus to travel to the hotel. On our way, Eleni gave us a wonderful tour of Athens.

Once we got settled into our hotel rooms, we took a brief walk to visit a couple of sites nearby the hotel. (This was mostly an effort to keep us all awake so that we can fully adjust to the time difference!) 

Eleni then expertly guided us through the Acropolis Museum, and we closed the night together by sharing an absolutely delicious meal together.

After a lot travel and not a lot of sleep, we are TIRED, but we are so very grateful and we are so looking forward to a transformative journey together!

Tomorrow we will make our way to Corinth and Nemea. It will be a wonderfully full and transformative day!