6/30 Athens Archaeological Museum

Grande Bretagne broken marble steps

We feast at the Hilton's breakfast buffet (how is it that we go on a two-week all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink for free odyssey and John loses three pounds? I love what went into every pound I gained!)

The Grande Bretagne says it is finally okay to come to Syntagma. Our Rocky-bold taxi driver takes us on an extremely roundabout journey (required by many road closures) on lanes so narrow and bursting with parked cars that we're amazed the cab could fit between them. Most outside mirrors are tucked flat against their vehicles. Those that aren't are usually broken.

We eventually arrive at the GB and he drops us off right at the door. We can't  help but notice that their beautiful marble steps are damaged, but otherwise all is calm. We can smell the teargas, but it isn't overwhelming. After settling into our room, we board a hop-on, hop-off tour bus to ride around Athens.

We eventually hop off at the Archaeological Museum of Athens, the older, but nevertheless spectacular, main museum. We can't imagine why they felt that that museum was inadequate, but are  happy they now have two beautiful museums. This is definitely worth another visit!


Photos from Thursday day are here.

The last set of photos in the set above are from the Syntagma metro stop.

Syntagma Square from Grande Bretagne 8th floor terrace

We return to the GB for a cocktail at their stunning rooftop bar. They are quite annoyed at me for taking pictures of the demonstrators - they want my camera solely aimed at the brilliant view of the Acropolis. The view is so astounding that we stay and enjoy dinner there as well. Pricey, but safe.

People in Syntagma Square milling about - no violence or even excitement

GB evening pics.