The national gardens

Spring Break - The Birthplace of Democracy

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February 26th 2008
Five days into spring break and I could not be happier! I am showered, had dinner, and even did some wash in the tub and now I am sitting down in the residence in Rome with some tea to recount the first half of my holiday to you. I woke up bright and early on Friday morning to meet Jay, Lauren and Andrea to catch a cab to the airport for our flight. Traveling went smoothly and we landed in Athe ... 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