my cabin in the ferry

Greece Part III

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March 24th 2008
Wednesday was spent mainly trying to keep sane. We came to learn quickly that strikes are a very common thing in Greece and so are changes of schedules. John and I went to get on our ferry back to Athens that was supposed to leave around 3pm Wednesday. We got there at 1 or so and waited… and waited. Finally 3pm rolled around and we found out that during that part of the season the boat doesn ... 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