Ancient Athens Meets Modern Tourism

When the sun is shining, it’s nice to have portable shade in the form of an umbrella. In Athens on the day this photo was taken it was a hot day!

The Basilica of Megali Panagia (which translates to “Great Virgin Mary”) was an early Christian basilica built in Athens during the 5th century AD. What makes this site particularly fascinating is that it represents the transition period when Athens was shifting from its ancient pagan identity to becoming a Christian Byzantine city. The basilica was constructed using materials salvaged from older classical buildings, a common practice called “spolia”, meaning those stone blocks you see in the photograph might originally have been part of temples or structures from Athens’ classical golden age, essentially recycled into a Christian church. The site reveals multiple layers of Athenian history literally built on top of each other. Athens during summer regularly reaches temperatures of 35-40°C (95-104°F), which explains why that blue umbrella is essential equipment for archaeological site visits. Many ancient sites in Greece now restrict visiting hours during the hottest parts of the day to protect both visitors and the monuments themselves from heat damage!

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Went to the Iowa #StateFair - had a blast! Good way to get the last of that #summertravel in!

The 10 best state fairs across the U.S. https://qz.com/best-state-fairs-usa-summer

#vacation #goodtimes!

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Farmhouse Inn Sonoma County Review With Photos

PS Photography | Lena FeltonPS Photography | Lena Felton When I was growing up, my dad was a big proponent of the maxim “everything in moderation.” As a Northern California kid, that meant watching the…
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Farmhouse Inn Sonoma County Review With Photos

PS Photography | Lena FeltonPS Photography | Lena Felton When I was growing up, my dad was a big proponent of the maxim “everything in moderation.” As a Northern California kid, …
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⛽ Michigan gas prices hit 2025 peak — $3.28/gal
Prices may climb further this summer amid rising oil costs due to global and tariff pressures.
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Enjoying a favorite meal on my summer trip to Vancouver, Canada! 🇨🇦☀️

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