Downtown Athens during the dead of summer at the time of the Panagias holiday ( the dormition or assumption of the Virgin Mary holiday on August 15th ) was simply dreamy. The flat sat loftly, high up and nestled amongst a throng of apartment buildings with balconies laden with flowers and plants and the looming, massive and elegant President hotel making the feel of my view from any of the penthouse balconies ( duplex thus an upstairs and downstairs) somewhat surrealistic. And was it quiet! with most residents having return to their hometowns for the summer event, Athens had the feel of an almost apocalyptic day after. ( oh Neutron bomb where have you gone?)
I know, I am being #dramatic
The flat was modern with the light pouring in all day as the sun swept across the southern sphere. My hosts Michalis and Irene were wonderful and assured everything we needed was there or somewhat close to us in the very residential neighborhood of Ambelokipi. It is the perfect location for touring the historic and classical Athens. Thank you both.