I was on holiday in Athens with my parents last year. Three days before we left, we decided to go shopping for souvenirs. It was a hot sunny day. We were about to leave the hotel room when, suddenly, we heard a loud noise. The ground began to shake and we realised it was an earthquake. My dad told us to stay calm. We stood in a doorway and waited for it to stop. It was over in a few seconds. It was a frightening experience and we were relieved it was over. At least we were all OK.