neighborhood dog

not really strays, as they may have been born on the streets, and live their lives there. These Plaka dogs don't have cars to deal with. All the dogs we saw here were very well fed

In Athens, you say "good morning" not "squid !"

September 28th 2008
A good tour guide will instruct you on the correct pronunciation of the language. So here we are, in Athens, practicing "Kalimera!", meaning "good morning" in Greek. It is not pronounced "Calamari!" You always want to try to fit in when in another country, but saying "Squid!" first thing in the morning may give you away. One trip to Greece is not enough to see what this country has to offer. ... 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

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