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Day 10 Athens

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September 14th 2022
Today is screaming hot again and we are heading out to do some mountain climbing. The Acropolis! Once again it is very hot and humid. We have over 200 steps to deal with in order to see the ancient ruins. Some of the splendour is stolen because of the repair work that needs to be done but that just the luck of the draw. It will take some magic to remove the scaffolding….. (wink) Our tour ... 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