Lykavittos Hill, Athens

Celebrating Independence in Athens

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March 26th 2008
Where had the time gone? What had just happened? There we were on Mar. 24th, finally arriving in Europe. We had a quick layover in Amsterdam, where it was snowing! It was so odd to see the snow falling and feel that icy chill after being in a hot place like Egypt. Luckily it was just a layover, since none of our clothes could withstand that cold. What wimps we had become, already missing the heat ... 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