My Olympus - early morning

My Greek Odyssey - Part 2 - Mt Olympus

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August 12th 2006
What 2 days these have been, What a rare mood I'm in, Why it's almost like.......I made it to the top of Mt Olympus!!!! Whilst only 2,918m, it was a fantastic buzz and hard work going up (on the lungs) and down (on the knees and ankles). From the beginning........ I left Athens with nothing more than the knowledge that the small village of Litohoro was the starting point for the Mt Ol ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Mount Olympos

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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