Back to Greece 2016

Friday 16th September

We awoke at the unearthly hour of 02:45 and headed off to Gatwick in heavy rain but luckily very light traffic.

Given the time we were allowed we were surprised to be told at the bag drop that we were actually late for our flight and were given priority to drop off the bags. Security was not too slow and we arrived at the gate in reasonable time to find a long queue apparently caused by the lack of airport staff to open the aircraft door! After about 15 minutes this was sorted and we walked out over the tarmac in pouring rain so were soaked when we managed to get on board!

The flight was very good and we continue to be impressed by easyJet and in particular their new seats. These appear to be thin and dare I say flimsy. However, they are very comfortable and the thinness means extra leg room.

After the brief delay leaving Gatwick we were slightly early arriving in Athens and disembarked the aircraft into searing 33C+ heat. The metro to Syntagma Square was quick and reasonably comfortable. A 10 minute walk and we arrived at Hapimag Athens which is ideally situated on the edge of the famous Plaka district just below the Acropolis. Even though we arrived well ahead of the official checking in time, our room was ready and we unpacked in air conditioned luxury!

Off for a lunch in Plaka and then back for a rest at the apartment.