2008-08-16 21:00, Athens
Jem

Today we set out with the intention of spending our last spare euros on the horse and carriage rides we had seen around the Acropolis. Benjie says, "After the marriage you've got to have the horse and carriage!"

So off we went for our last romantic stroll around the base of the Acropolis rock, nice and shady and not at all interrupted by the seemingly unending crowds of tours - they were out in force today!

We eventually tracked down a ride that was just finishing and asked if we could be next. Although the sun was climbing high in the sky, the ride was very pleasant - the driver provided us with a sun shade, guide book and some local knowledge here and there, pointing out the important monuments. It was nice to hear some new information about some of the sights. We drove around the base of the Acropolis, central Plaka and even went up the narrow streets of the flea market. Many people took our photo or even videoed us going past (the horse was a big, lovely-looking shire horse), and we waved to the road train going in the opposite direction.

We both enjoyed the horse ride very muvh, but it was soon time to go to the hotel and pack our suitcases; we're leaving before 11am tomorrow :(

We've really enjoyed our honeymoon, this has been the perfect destination for us, and has been a brilliant get-away. We're sad to leave this wonderful atmosphere, but we are also looking forward to going home - a new flat, a kitten, English food and lots of presents await!