What the Greeks think of politicians

Day 2 4th June 2013 - Apocalypse Now!

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June 5th 2013
The earth moved for us at 4.55am. A loud earth tremor which sounded like a bomb going off shook the hotel. Carol said, "What are you doing, stop shaking the bed." Now I have been told off for quite a few things over the years but why she would think I would choose our 25th wedding anniversary to start nocturnal furniture rearranging I'm not sure. Things didn't improve though when I told he ... 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