Greece / Griechenland!!

Greece!

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September 23rd 2008
So - we've had a lot to do to get to this point - but now we are really on our way! For the past few weeks we've been taking care of the logistics of leaving NY and visiting friends and family in the US and Germany. It was busy and wonderful. On Saturday we arrived in Athens and did the mandatory visit to the Acropolis. Besides the Parthenon, our most exciting experience there was that our ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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