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Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Evzones: Presidential Honor Guard
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2 soldiers guard the tomb for an hour at a time
They are trained to stand completely motionless
On Sundays, the soldiers wear dress uniforms and khakis the rest of the week
The Foustanela skirt is made from 30 yards of material and has 400 pleats to represent the years of Turkish occupation
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The Tsarouchi Clogs each weigh 7.7 lbs
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