Acropolis at Night

Last night in Athens

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September 1st 2005
Tonight is my last night in Athens. Tomorrow I start the journey to Florence (train to Patras, ferry to Ancona, train to Florence). Yesterday I met a man who took a ferry from Turkey to Greece and had a miserable time. Hopefully my trip will be much more enjoyable. I've done quite a bit the last few days. Went to the Byzantine and Christian Museum, which M would love. Also went to the Muse ... 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