me in the sandal shop

Staying busy, seeing Athens, having FUN!

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February 8th 2009
The last week has been a lot of fun and very busy, just like nearly all of my time so far in Athens! Last Monday, my first class of the day, Archaeology of Athens, met at the Acropolis which was absolutely amazing. It was so surreal and interesting to be able to have our own private tour around the Acropolis! Then in that class on Wednesday we went to the Ancient Agora for class! We again go ... 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