Parthanon

Sarah and I in front of the Parathanon. Since our professor has such status with the Greek government, we were able to go inside the Parthanon (it has been closed to the public) and watch first-hand the restoration process. Pollution in Athens has begun eating away at the marble columns, and unfortunately, it is probably too late. Go to Greece and enjoy this monument to civilization while you can - your grandchildren will never get to see it!

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3 Weeks in Greece

May 16th 2006
3 Weeks in Greece Europe » Greece » Athens » Athens By K JMay 16th 2006K.J.H.This is a just a back-log journal, I suppose, gettin ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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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