Sketchbook Art - Athens

Athens is a friendly city as well as an ancient one. As is true in Paris with the Eiffel Tower, the Parthenon can be seen from many parts of the city. I was once there during the World Cup finals. Soccer is an obsession in Europe, and when the games were on, all business stopped and TV's blared from every square for everyone to view. The Parthenon is lit at night and rooftop gourmet restaurants are scattered below.  I sketched this in one of those restaurants at a long and leisurely lunch involving many refills of expensive wine and soccer chats with the waiters...