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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between royalist supporters of the king and communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece was able to join NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU in 1992); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001. To be updated

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I am going to take a break from writing on this one and just let the photos speak for themselves. Enjoy! Nick [View Full Entry]

nickkembel - Nick Kembel | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 17th 2009 | 148 Views | [diary=434593]

Bread Vendor, Athens
Maintenance Crew, Parthenon, Athens
Nick over Athens

Monday, August 31, 2009 Monday was a rest-up day. Lee and I helped Tdom Bah and Jackie take down the canopies, repack the trailer and clean up the area. We left the rest of the group back at Dimitri’s and Sophia’s to rest. Wow! Don’t we sound like martyrs! Hahaha Not really, we were just there and it was easier to get it done and over! Back at the house, we rested. That was nice. We made Indian (oops, sorry David) Navajo Tacos. They were well received. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 First thing -- Let me wish a public HAPPY BIRTHDAY [View Full Entry]

azshawnee - Terry Jackson | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 18th 2009 | 54 Views | [diary=437321]

First Look
Church
History Alive

Tuesday 17th August Androniki, a relative from Melbourne comes to stay with us for a few days. We go to Salonika and show her the main sights. Androniki makes some pastelli (a sesame and nut bar) to show us how to do it. She asked for a blender to crush the nuts which were to be added to the mixture, but we used a meat mallot and it seemed to work OK. We enjoyed the wonderful news that there was a new addition to the Haritonidis/ Anderton Family with the safe arrival of Isabella. On 1st September we go with Androniki [View Full Entry]

mikeharron - M&G Haritonidis | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 16th 2009 | 77 Views | [diary=437131]

Hardware Store Arnea
Androniki Cooking
Peppers For Sale

By karpase
September 15th 2009
Thessaloniki Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki
We arrived in Saloniki after 3 hours on 2 planes, and about 6 hours waiting in airports. The hotel seems pretty nice, and we met some other people from the conference, and had lunch with them. Not much else to write about, everything is fine. [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 15th 2009 | 32 Views | [diary=436744]


By Drew2100
September 14th 2009
The Acropolis Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Our second field trip in our Archeology class was to the Acropolis. It was amazing. [View Full Entry]

Drew2100 - Clayton Drew Harris | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 20th 2009 | 28 Views | [diary=436513]

Side of the Acropolis
Photo 2
A nearby fire!

A group of us CYA students took a Ferry to the island of Mykonos for the weekend. [View Full Entry]

Drew2100 - Clayton Drew Harris | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 20th 2009 | 46 Views | [diary=436510]

On the way to our Hostel
Leaving Port
Oops

In December of 2008 there were huge riots in every major city in Greece, with frustrated protesters taking to the streets and pillaging public property. Living under the shadow of the glorious ancient past that most of the world still associates with this Mediterranean nation, the modern urban Greek lives on an average of a mere 500 Euros a month, in a nation where costs of living are soaring in an unprecedented manner. This is only one of the many new things I learn about this country as I chat over a bottle of raki, the locally produced fiery liquor distilled [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 12th 2009 | 217 Views | [diary=435795]

Political Grafitti, Crete
Convo, coffee, cigarettes and beers, the favorite Greek passtime
Snoozing Horse Cart Driver, Chania

After 33hours on a ferry from Venice, which included two nights spent sleeping on the floor as we had the cheapest fare possible so it did not include a cabin, we arrived at the Greek port town of Patras. Unfortunately though I left my sea legs on the boat and within ten minutes of landing on Greek soil I managed to fall over carrying my huge backpack and three pieces of hand luggage with my forehead and nose breaking my fall. However, after a quick assessment by pharmacist Zara to ensure no concussion had been suffered and the fast raising bump [View Full Entry]

RoBeeJenZa - Claire Beesley | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 12th 2009 | 70 Views | [diary=435690]

Athens, the Acropolis
Athens, the Parthenon
Athens, the Acropolis

If there is one thing that you learn when you are traveling by yourself is how to entertain yourself. Not only do you have to be prepared to rely on yourself to deal with all the difficulties that arise, to make all the necessary decisions, but you have to be in your own company all the time. I know everyone has that problem, but it takes on new dimensions when you are traveling alone. Just like how traveling with a friend can be trying if you don’t get along all the time. An eight hour ferry ride or a two hour [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 9th 2009 | 162 Views | [diary=435149]

Donkeys in Santorini
The famous black Sand beach of Perissa
Me and the beautiful blue roofed buildings

By Drew2100
September 9th 2009
Greek Food!!!!! Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
This blog is continuous as I post pictures of food that I eat throughout my trip. Enjoy looking at them because I enjoy eating it. :) [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 20th 2009 | 17 Views | [diary=435224]

Some Fish