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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]
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] Blog: Update w/pics: First day in Kalavrita
Date: January 3rd 2007
UPDATE: Pictures added 14-January. Greetings from Kalavrita, Greece! Today, we got to see a little bit of this small mountain town. This charming city is over 2000 years old, and is a popular tourist destination for Greeks who love to ski at Mount Chelmos. However, there is such little snow this year, no one is skiing. The air here is cool and crisp, and there is a little snow on the mountai ... read more
Date: January 3rd 2007
UPDATE: Pictures added 14-January. Greetings from Kalavrita, Greece! Today, we got to see a little bit of this small mountain town. This charming city is over 2000 years old, and is a popular tourist destination for Greeks who love to ski at Mount Chelmos. However, there is such little snow this year, no one is skiing. The air here is cool and crisp, and there is a little snow on the mountai ... read more
