Entry gate to Propylaea

Meandering in Athens with stray dogs

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October 12th 2007
Once again we had our bags ready packed before going to work, we went into the office did our 4 hours work for the day and went to Gatwick airport for our next trip, the sound of rattling luggage bags on cobblestones is music to our ears and one we will miss- this time the destination was Greece for six days and a much anticipated trip. First stop Athens. The flight to Athens was 3.5 hours from ... 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