changing of the guard ceremony

August 31st 2022
A heart that loves is always young… ~ Greek Proverb HE SAID... Today we were continuing to explore the ancient city of Athens. Wide awake at 5:30am, our bodies still adjusting to the eight-hour time difference between Greece and Australia, we used the early morning stillness to prepare for a self-guided walking tour of central Athens. This time there would be no ... 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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Ren & Andrew

RENanDREW

This blog documents the feeding of our travel addiction - one country at a time. Travel is an essential part of our life, and we'll continue to travel until our addiction wanes (which probably won't be in this lifetime)! The more we travel, the more we see; and the more we see, the more we understand that we know so little - which is a brilliant thing. We love the little corner of south eastern Australia we call home, but we are at our happiest when throwing ourselves into a new adventure and experiencing new cultures. Rather than doing round-the-world trips, our preferred style of trave... full info

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5th November 2022

Chris L.
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Precision
I remember seeing these guards and I agree it is a worthy spectacle. I believe they concealed blades in those shoes during battle.

5th November 2022

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Re: Precision
I loved this ceremony, and I suppose a blade in those shoes would make sense in terms of war. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to read and comment Chris. Andrew and I appreciate it :)

7th January 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Timing is everything
Just right! Great pic, Ren! May 2023 bring more great moments to Andrew and you.

8th January 2023

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Re: Timing is everything
Thank you Dave! I got a bit obsessed with this ceremony and visited the guards a few times... and took way too many photos :) Happy New Year to you and Denise too.

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