After the wedding in Athens, Britt had to take off and give a presentation in Germany. Addison and I had an extra few days. We decided to hop on a ferry and go to the island of Aegina, which is an easy boat ride from Athens. Indeed, the ferry ride was totally easy - except for the part where we didn't get off. We realized that we had arrived at an island. But the ferry seemed to be facing the wrong way, and no one seemed to be getting off - but that was because we were on the top level. As it turned out, the people around us were all staying on board to go to the next island. We couldn't see all the people who were indeed disembarking. Fortunately, we discovered that the next ferry stop was close by, after which it just turned around and went back to Aegina, before returning to the port of Pireaus. So, we spent an extra 30 minutes enjoying the comfort of the ferry lounge, feeling a little sheepish.
This photo was taken from the dock at Aegina, just to show the incredible aqua color of the water.By the way, Aegina is very pretty and pleasant. We rented bicycles and rode around the island, stopping at nice beaches for a dip and for lunch at a beachside cafe.
The odd thing about Aegina was the incredible number of very overweight people. I don't mean plump. I mean really BIG. They were everywhere - often riding on motorbikes. It was as if Aegina was the rendez-vous point for the over 30% body fat crowd or something. Fascinating.
Back in Athens, there's lots of interesting graffitti.
Britt and Addison in the Agora, Athens.
More graffitti
Exercise in perspective, Agora Museum, Athens
Cafe, Benaki Museum, laughing among cousins
Valerie in the wind, Acropolis
Mom and Boy
More graffitti, with bags
Strolling cousins
Back in Aegina, some people travel in style 
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