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May 2nd 2022
We have long looked forward to the Athens portion of this trip as we would have the opportunity meet up with Dave’s sister Susan and her husband Jeff. We knew this would be a special travel treat. Susan and Jeff have worked hard over the years, plus they raised and home schooled six children. They intended to go to Greece on their anniversary many years ago. Life events kept postponing the trip� ... 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

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Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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16th June 2022

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

We've been to Athens twice
Athens is nice, we've been there twice. But next time we go to Greece we want to explore some of the rest of the country. It felt like that Athens doesn't appeal so much after visiting twice. But we know for sure that there is a lot to see elsewhere in Greece. It is a large country with a long history. /Ake

17th June 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Athens Twice
I don't agree your point. However, this time we did several things we had not done the first time so it was fun. We did a day trip to Delphi the first time and it was good. Plus we've been to Crete, Mykonos and Santorini and tightly recommend the islands.

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