Oof - what a day!

We checked out of Hellenic Hospitality House on July 16 at 11am, and popped on the metro for a 20-minute ride to Pireaus. My research had suggested a left luggage spot at the metro station but it was not to be. I left the family with our luggage and toured around the port area looking for a spot. The one I found was a bit sketchy, but at 6 Euros per bag for 6 hours, it did the trick. 

The area around the port was very busy and very hot at about 35C. I checked and the earliest we could board our ship would be 6pm. The plan was to walk around town, check out a museum or two (air conditioning!), grab lunch and then board as soon as possible. We walked about 20 minutes to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and spent an hour in the AC perusing the ancient artifacts. 







Hadrian:



We had a light lunch in a nearby cafe next to the old port at Pasalimani. JL and Isabelle had a fierce match of mini foosball!

Our strategy was then to make our way back to the ferry port in small bursts, stopping to rest as we went. The heat was oppressive. 

Finally it was time to collect our bags and board the Blue Horizon!



Off to Crete we go!

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