The stairs

Day 18: Corfu to Athens

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May 6th 2005
Today, we travel through the Peloponnese and cross the Corinth Canal to Athens. Had to get up at 6 this morning so we could catch the ferry to the mainland. Carted our bags up the stairs to the pool so they could be driven down to the coach, and was glad we didn't have to carry them down all the stairs. Had breakfast in a rush, there was no yoghurt so that was disappointing. Drove ... 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