View from our hotel room

Day 1: Long Way to Athens

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September 26th 2009
Our taxi driver arrived on time at the house to pick Judy and me up. After verifying the destination was Dulles airport, he shot out of the neighborhood at warp six. He was a strange fellow as most cab drivers are these days. He seemed oblivious to the incessant chime reminding him to use his seatbelt. At first it was a little annoying but after a while, we wondered how long he could drive before ... 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