Changing of the Guard

At the tomb of the unknown soldier

June 9th 2016
Our afternoon found us touring ancient sites. We found ourselves walking behind three soldiers marching their way to the Parliament building where guards stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This monument is in dedication to the services of an unknown soldier and to all soldiers killed in war. The changing of the guard was a art form in and of itself as the soldiers displayed stoic mo ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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Wendy Kay

WanderingWendy

What I wouldn't give to be free to travel this amazing world 365 days a year. However, since retirement is not yet in the cards for us, we do our best to make the most of the time that we do get to traverse the world. I am blessed to have such an amazing travel partner in my husband, Roger. Together, we've had some worldly adventures and dream of many more to come in the years ahead. St. Augustine said “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” My hope is to read thousands of pages and to find the magic, mystery and adventure in each place that I am blesse... full info

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