Back to Athens for two nights before flying home

When we arrived back in Athens for two nights before returning home, we found it VERY hot. Therefore, we decided to take it easy and enjoy the special hotel we'd chosen to end this trip - the King George Palace Hotel at Syntagma Square, the center of Athens and Greece. Parliament House is right across the street. It was a relaxing, pleasant way to bring an end to this special trip. Louis swam twice in the pretty indoor pool, and I enjoyed the whirlpool. We'll hope to come back in a few years, when we have more time to spend here. We'll choose autumn or spring, when it's less hot and less crowded.

Acropolis hill at night from Benaki Museum terrace, where we had dinner



Acropolis hill from the Benaki Museum terrace. They're open 'til midnight on Thursday and serve a beautiful dinner on their terrace (3rd floor) overlooking the city and Acropolis hill. The dinner crowd was all Greek, mostly our age or older, very elegant and chatty. It was great fun to observe and be small players in. Our next trip here will definitely include a Thursday night!




Benaki relics from 4,000 BC! I'll take the gold necklace in front. It's gorgeous and could've been crafted yesterday.

Major protest in front of the Parliament building 6-19-08 as we made our way to the Benaki Museum to see exhibits and have dinner on their terrace. Streets were closed and police everywhere.