Apparently ceremonial guard changing is global touristy thing where military guards (no doubt crack special forces types on non-ceremonial days) change shifts in rather over-elaborate choreography while wearing distinctive tourist-friendly traditional uniform. In Athens the guards are called Evzones, look delightful and have some rockin’ moves.

The shift-change is hourly at the Presidential Palace and here at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens. Guarded

Of course, the aim is to get some leg symmetry – Athens style.

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And finally..

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Gotcha. Nearly.