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The statue of Nike  
   

The statue of Nike

Let the olives be your guide...

September 8th 2010
4 hours from Qatar to Athens and we’re in Europe!!! We flew over the Greek islands and my excitement felt a slight tinge of anxiety and nervousness at what I might experience in this amazingly old country. Scott has been to Greece long ago as a small boy, and has some memory of the island of Kos (close to the Turkish border) but for me, it’s a whole new rush of welcoming. We pass quickly throu ... read more
Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

Greek Flag 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
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