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It's all Greek to Me?!?!?

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March 20th 2010
ATHENS Day 59 I decided to ignore my alarm this morning and sleep a little late after a not so restful night sleep on the ferry. When I finally got up I decided to take a slow day and walk around Athens but saving the majority of sightseeing for the following day, being Sunday, when all the sights are FREE. Like they always s ... 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