Paula

NYC

Other/Almost

In Nov. 1973 I was on a one week vacation to Athens, that included air fare, hotel and some meals. When we arrived at the airport we were told we could change money and then get on the bus to the hotel. Immediately after we were told to get right on the bus. Those who didn't, spent the night at the airport, as there was a curfew. We didn't get our luggage, but some people didn't get a room as the group that was supposed to leave when we arrived were barred from leaving due to the curfew.

The following morning we were taken out sightseeing and had to be in by 1 due to the curfew. In the center of town there was a sudden commotion and a male journalist came running out of a hotel asking us what happened.

As the days progressed, we were given later curfews. When we left and I arrived home 3 in the morning and went to slept. When I awoke and turned on the radio I heard there was a take over in Greece and a total curfew.