Athens

Day Twelve - Athens

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June 7th 2007
Yesterday we didn't have too early of a day. We got off the ship around 8 am and went to try and fetch a taxi. Getting at taxi at the port is not fun because everyone wants to try and screw the tourist by charging and arm and a leg and still expects some haggling. All the drivers also wanted to give us a tour, but we didn't want a tour. Finally we found someone who was willing to take all of us i ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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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