Big old pile of stones

Baked Athenians

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July 16th 2022
And so begins the long journey home…our last day on the islands before we headed to Athens. Unfortunately the weather gods didn’t quite get the memo that we would like the cooling breezes to continue. Our day started with a quick morning tea and coffee before we offloaded our bags. A bit of retail therapy and some strolling in the town (and ice cream) before a long lazy gyros lunch and a ran ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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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