Athens Acropolis…

Yesterday Stuart & I wandered through 2500 years of history & climbed the Acropolis of Athens with its sweeping views across the city & out toward the Aegean Sea.

It is dominated by the Parthenon, the crowning monument dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron. A proper wow moment.

We also explored the Propylaea, Erechtheion, Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, & Temple of Athena Nike.

We wrapped up our culture vulture day at the Acropolis Museum & wander through the lovely old world Plaka.

Great fun.

@acropolismuseum @visitgreece @greece

#acropolis #athens #greece #parthenon #ancienthistory #travelgram #historylovers #culturetrip #wanderlust #bucketlist #plaka #europetravel #cityviews #traveldiary #heritage

Arsenal 0 - 2 Man City…

Bad day at Wembley.  Woeful performances all round. I watched it in an Athens sports bar. It was no less painful. 

Biggest regret? Manager Mikel Arteta & his decision to play keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga rather than David Raya. Kepa had a howler. 

If you’re trying to win a trophy, why wouldn't you play your number one keeper to give yourself the best possible chance?

Onwards & upwards my friends. 

@Arsenal ♥️⚽️ #COYG 🔴⚪️ #ARSMCI 🥅 #Arsenal 

Black Cap…

Can’t wait to visit. ❤️🌈

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9e97xwjgwo 

Match Day Every Day…

Shit. I’ve been rumbled. On way to airport for non-football break. 

“Don’t think I didn’t notice that we’re only going away for nine days and you’ve packed nine Arsenal shirts.” 

My other half doesn’t miss a thing. 

@arsenal @ArsenalDirect #Arsenal #COYG #Gooner #Football #MatchDayEveryDay 

Brian Eno…

Everyone we know loves BRIAN ENO!

@brianeno @dark_shark @beano_official 

Spring is here. 🌸 The martinis are out 🍸🤣

 

Arsenal 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen…

Guests of Presilia and Sam, Darce and I enjoyed UEFA Champions Club at the Emirates Stadium last night. Almost as much as we enjoyed the match. 

Arsenal did the polite thing to be fair, and ended this tie early. Leverkusen arrived with intent, left with memories of Eberechi Eze bending physics & Declan Rice tidying up the paperwork.

The first half was attack versus goalkeeper auditioning for sainthood. Leandro Trossard tried everything short of a strongly worded letter, while corners rained in like unpaid bills. Eventually Eze spun, struck, & introduced the top corner to its new landlord. One nil, inevitable.

After the break Arsenal continued to behave like a team that quite fancies this competition. Trossard nearly added art to science, then Rice collected a loose ball & passed it into net with the calm of man choosing a sandwich. Two nil, tie done, kettle on.

There was time for a disallowed cameo & a fine save from David Raya, but the evening belonged to control, competence & the quiet hum of a side going somewhere interesting.

Onwards & upwards, my friends. 

@Arsenal ♥️⚽️ #COYG 🔴⚪️ #ARSB04 🥅 #Arsenal #Leverkusen #UCL