Pyramids of Egypt,          Great Wall of China,       Taj Mahal,      Acropolis,

Galapagos Islands,    Grand Canyon, Prague Old Town,             Carnival in Rio,

Nile River Cruise,        Stonehenge,           Easter Island,     Yellowstone NP,

Colosseum of  Rome,         Santorini,         Antarctica Cruise,

St Peter’s Basilica,                  Mt Everest,          TerraCotta Warriors,

Matterhorn ,      New York  Skyline,                     Marrakesh,              Amazon Rain Forest,

Valley of the Kings,             Eiffel Tower,             Great Barrier Reef,       Sistine Chapel,

Delphi,         Niagara Falls,        British Museum,                Victoria Falls,

Ayers Rock,         Louvre Museum,           Abu Simbel,                   Burj al Arab,

Forbidden City,      Canals of Venice,           Kremlin, Mecca,         Lijiang/Shangri Li,

Sahara Desert,                 Leaning Tower Pisa,         Jerusalem Old City,
 

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 I had been in Athens for three days in February competing in the Karate championships. I was declared the winner in the light heavy weight class. My last day was spent seeing all the major sights,  The Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Plaka, Omonia Square, Keramikos, Monastiraki, and the Panathenaiko Stadium. So my last hours in Athens I go  this bar in central for one drink before I get a Cab to the Airport,  I motioned the barmen I would like a beer, He puts the bottle on the bar and I have one drink when suddenly…this gang of young men bearing some radical anarchist posters come storming in led by some guy angrily shouting something towards me in Greek.  I have no Idea what he’s going on about and just try and smile. He comes right up to me does the Stare real close to my face. I feel he’s bulling me and The barman has this real  worried look, I just move move back a little getting in position and ready  to fight this loud mouth Bully.  Ohi, Ohi, Ohi, the barman yells frantically but it was to late, I was in action and doing well ! I’d knocked their leader out cold with a high sweeping kick to his head and had three of them in the corner belting out some punishment ,  I chased the rest of them out into the street when I heard the Police sirens coming.  They blocked the Street and I walked up to Police trying to explain I was the innocent tourist that was bullied by the local thugs, I was immediately cuffed and put in the Wagon.  Locked up in the local Police cells for the night they drove me out to Korydallos Prison the next day.

Out in the exercise yard the next day in a foreign prison I could feel the tension rising amongst the inmates.

The head guy sent his best hitter over towards me, as he threw a punch towards me I smashed his fist and broke his hand. I motioned for any other challengers to come towards me but they all retreated. Later that afternoon in the Gym Vassilis and his sidekick Alket told me this head guy wouldn’t let up untill I was bashed or killed as I had destroyed his enforcers hand. They offered me an escape plan. No thanks pal, I can take care of myself I stated. I reckoned I’d be out within the week anyway.  This Vassilis guy had some crazy plan to lower a Helicopter near the Prison roof and fly out.  These guys were telling me they had a Court case on the Monday for escaping in a Helicopter from the same Prison 3 years earlier, I couldn’t believe their brazen attitude !   

The next afternoon as I put down the 700 lb Bar in the exercise yard I heard the Helicopter come over the Prison and hover near the roof with some Woman lowing a Rope ladder while firing an automatic rifle at the Guards.  I see Vassilis and Alket clamber up the rope and Fly away. Wow, these guys did it again !

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1. Paris: Visit the Louvre / Eiffel Tower

Free entry for anyone under 26, make sure you bring proof of age. School  Teachers also gain free entry anytime. Planning your visit for the first Sunday of the month will also allow free entry to everyone. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle Every night in Paris you can catch the free light show at the Eiffel Tower.

2. London: Choir singing in Westminster Abbey/ Museums

Entry fee of  £10  during the day, After 5.30 pm though you can gain free entry when the Abbey Choir holds “Evensong”  an Anglican tradition. Many of London’s museums and galleries are free. This includes the British Museum, the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, the National Portrait Gallery on St Martin’s Place, the Tate Modern and Tate Britain on the River Thames, and the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, all in South Kensington.

3. Athens: Climb Filopappou Hill

Climb Filopappou Hill  just 15 minutes walk from the gates of the Acropolis, was known in ancient Greece as the Hill of the Muses and has 360 degree panoramic view of Athens and the Parthenon,. Entrance to the site is free and the climb isn’t that strenuous. There’s a good view of the rest of the city from the top also.

4. Madrid: Visit the Spanish capital’s museums

Spanish capital’s best-known museums are free to enter at different times over the weekend. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. A great archaeological museum, with its main attraction being a replica of a prehistoric cave. Free Saturday Afternoon & Sundays.

5. Prague: Prague Castle

Walk through the grounds of Prague Castle Overlooking the River Vlatva  and Czech capital Free to walk amongst the grounds, Be there at 12 pm and see the changing of the guard other parts such as de Arte Reina Sofía do have charge.

6. Munich: Catch the ‘Glockenspiel’ show

The “Glockenspiel” is a great way to spend 15 minutes. Catch the show twice daily at 11am and midday at the New Town Hall, located in the Marienplatz square. 32 life-size figurines act out the ‘Cooper’s Dance’, a Munich tradition.

7. Rome: Forum / Vatican Museum

There may not be much left, as it’s not been as well preserved some of the other attractions in Rome, but the Roman Forum remains one of the cities most popular sights with the oldest and most important structures of the ancient city. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered. Vatican MuseumThe last Sunday of every month the best attraction in the Vatican is free. The Vatican Museum has of the largest and extensive collection of  sculptures, paintings, religious artifacts and  Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel.

8. Berlin: East Side aRT Gallery / Reichstag

One of Berlin’s most interesting attractions, the East Side Gallery free to wander around. The Wall of Art is along one of the best preserved sections of the infamous Berlin Wall. Close to the city centre, the stretches for around 1.3km and is covered in works of art by over 100 international artists. Also check out the Reichstag, Topped of with a large glass dome it easily distinctive among the rest of East Berlin’s buildings, the Reichstag has been home to the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1999. Visitors can visit the roof terrace of the building which boasts amazing views of the city

9 . Belfast: Visit Belfast Castle

Built in 1870 and Offering the very best views of Belfast this elegant sandstone building is surrounded by stunning grounds and mountain trails and is perfect for a day out. The visitor centre details the history of the castle, it’s inhabitants and the surrounding area and entry is free!

10. Amsterdam: Go to a free concert

On Tuesday afternoons from September to May, all show are free at Boekmanzaal,Opera House’s Muziek theater. Litsen to the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, other free concerts can also be heard each Wednesday afternoon between September and June at the Concertgebouw. Tuesday and Wednesday shows start at 12.30pm. It’s a great way to catch some great classical tunes whilst in Amsterdam.

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 I arrived Greece at the new Athens Airport built for the 2004 Olympics. Strait to Uncle and Auntie Christou s place in Glyfada, a coastal suburb. A delicious lunch and of I headed with Uncle Christou. Onto the senic Tram line to Panathinaiko Stadium, site of the first modern Olympics in 1896. Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch were great but my Highlight of course was to walk to the top of the Acropolis to the magnificent Parthenon.

Athens spreads out below the Acropolis, which glows under lights by night for a great view, I walk same stone pathway once traversed by the ancient Athenians as part of an annual rite, known as the Panathenaic procession, to the site of the grandest of temples of around 500 B.C. We climbed up past the ruins of the formal entrance, the Propylaia, and stood before the remains of the Parthenon, where a huge statue of the goddess Athena once stood. I was amazed at how much of the edifice is still intact, restoration is ongoing. Close by is the Erechtheion,  massive statues of women used as supporting pillars. Below the walls is Theatre of Herod Atticus, built in  A.D. 160. On to the Agora. The Stoa of Attalos, has a fine museum. Of original columns only 15 remain, their size shows that the Zeus temple was once larger than the Parthenon, and the largest in Greece.

To walk in the footsteps of Plato, Socrates, Aristotle through the old political center of Athens, Was a highlight for me and very inspirational. Made me feel so privileged to share their heritage !

Why are the Greeks so Happy !?

 I believe I know ; the constant Family celebrations for all manner of events. The spread of delicious Mediterranean cuisine, Name day celebrations, Everyone knows which friend / relative is celebrating, no need for Invitations or email,  All Greeks know where to go for a good time ! All the Life styles & systems they began : Physical Culture, Politics, Philosophy, Art, Mathematics, Democracy.
 

Two Famous Greek credos :  Know Thyself . Nothing in Excess.  I Live this everyday !

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