Memories of Greece #2

The Plaka Area . . . cobblestone walkways, narrow streets, zigzag stairs, home to shops, bakeries, and tavernas (small cafes). Most streets are free of cars so you can walk and take in “old time Athens”. . . This is the place to go eat, drink and listen to Bouzoukia . . .Greek music . . . you can even dance!

 
 

Plaka at night!

Syntagma Area or Constitution Square . . . This is considered the center area of Athens.  A huge plaza where you may see street entertainers, outdoor cafes, as well as the metro station.  The square faces the Parliament, where the “Tomb of the Unknown  Soldier” is located. It’s guarded day and night by two soldiers called “evzones” . . . dressed in traditional skirted uniforms .  Each hour on the hour the changing of the guards occurs and it is amazing to see!  The one soldier that assists in the ceremony and the only one that is allowed to speak told us there are two very important rules in order to become a guard . . . one must be tall and handsome . . . we told him they all fit the bill ;-)
Behind the Parliment is the Olympic Stadium which hosted the first modern Olympic Games!

The guard that could talk to us . . .with our two lovelies!

Quite the "show"

Getting ready to change the guards.