We totally disregarded this idea.
Upon leaving our apartment in Monastiraki on the third day, the first thing we did was visit the Athens Flea Market. It was such a treat to wander the shop-lined roads and purchase a few knickknacks here and there. Being a football fan, I got a Hellas football jersey for myself. Dad bought himself a Hellas cycling shirt as well.
After shopping, one can even take a meal in one of the many restaurants located in the side streets of the flea market, which is exactly what we did.
After, we [finally] went to the ancient Agora. It is definitely something not to be missed; it's just so overwhelmingly beautiful. What used to be a place where Athenians mingled and met is now a tourist haven. Thankfully, we visited Greece in November which meant that there weren't many tourists to share these sights with.
I think the agora perfectly encapsulates ancient Greece: overflowing with history, magnificent in its own right, and without a doubt the place to be.
Atop the agora artfully stands the Temple of Hephaestus, which kind of looks like a crowning jewel of the agora to me. It is nearly impossible not to go up and take a closer look, just as we did. Boy, am I glad that we did so. Not only is it well-preserved (it looks almost untouched), but it gives the most outstanding view of the agora and the Parthenon. I took quite a long time just gawking at how magical the structure was.
After our jaunt to the agora, we went journeyed back to our apartment (but not without taking a stroll along Ermou). We packed our bags, took the train to the airport, and jet off to our next destination: Santorini!