Athens

Melting in Greece

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June 22nd 2006
Hey dudes, We are in Athens! I think you already know that, yes you do cause I told you all about the ferry ride.... what an experience.... It is so hot here, like 40 degrees everyday. We are pretty stoked to see everything here, but we are very stoked to get to a beach on an island where things are a little bit more barable. Yesterday was our first full day here. We went on a walking tour that ... 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