coming in for landing

Day 2 Athens

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October 1st 2008
Hey! Hardly know where to start, what a day it's been. We are endelessly fascinated by the way people drive here...motorbikes squeeze between any vehicle they can, cars and buses go like the wind, weaving in and out where you can't imagine there is room but apparently it works because we have not seen one accident. Pedestrians are fearless. We have found people to be very friendly and so he ... 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