ATHENS 2016

A superb season gracing the heady heights of London One South has been topped off by our first visit to Greece, where the ancient city of Athens provided a stunning backdrop to the proceedings.  We were based at The Attalos Hotel, complete with its Acropolis view with the rooftop bar and spitting distance from everything the city had to offer.

Saturday was Rugby Day as it was all aboard the tram to Glyfada for an entertaining match against Spartans RFC.  After taking an early lead, our hosts hit back with four tries to shake up our jaded side and when the expected response did come it was oft-repelled with ferocious defence before we finally brought the win home in the last quarter.  With the stupid stuff out of the way it was on to Lemoni Grill House for the aftermatch revelries.  A slight problem then arose which made for a tricky journey back as. due to Easter celebrations, there weren’t any trams running!  Thankfully we stumbled upon a bar to mull it over for the next four hours before booking a rake of taxis, problem solved!

After a slow start, Sunday creaked into life and everybody eventually migrated to the same bar where a wonderful afternoon developed.  From there it was off to the obligatory Irish Bar before feasting on Easter Lamb, traditional celebratory fayre in Greece.

The journey home was a somewhat quieter affair as many took the opportunity to catch up on match-needed sleep during the four hour flight.  The coach journey home went swiftly, without delay.  Another successful tour to the back of beyond!