Street Market Scene

Week 3 of our trip in Greece

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November 23rd 2008
Week 3 of our trip Here are a few photos. It seems strange to see the beer and wine in the same aisle as soft drinks in the supermarket. Snow has fallen in Florina, the town about 2.5 hours from Salonika and where Michael was born. However not where we are staying, 25 km from Salonika near the sea. ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki

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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