Manly men in tights...

The Greeks are a tough people. They have survived centuries as a proud, independent nation, and it was partially because of their tough warrior soldiers. Unfortunately in this era, the first thing that sprang to my no-doubt uncultered mind was "men in tights!" I do like the dances, but wow, what interesting clothing for soldiers to wear. It is no doubt more practical in the distant past in the motherland than in central Ohio in 2008. I post a picture as evidence of the uniforms worn by the Greek soldier...not a bit of camo in sight-and pompoms on their shoes...they had to be tough!