Arch of Hadrian

1st Day in Athens

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June 7th 2021
We slept in late, but then we hadn’t gone to bed until 2 am having just spent 32 hours in route. We had to wake Zaya up at 10:30 am since we wanted to go out and about. As we had no food in the apartment, we thought that a breakfast out would likely be the best way to start the day. We noticed a little restaurant across the street so went there, sitting in the open front. I asked the waiter ... read more

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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 Worl... ... read more