Greek Salad and Tzatziki

Splendour of the Seas - Greek Isles Cruise 2013 - Day 6

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October 24th 2013
We arrive in the small fishing village of Katakolon just before 10am. The main reason for coming here is it's proximity to the ancient site of Olympia where the first Olympics were held. Nothing like the Olympics we know today. Firstly they were Pan-Hellenic and not international, which is just as well as I am sure the Jamaicans were as fast back then as now. We decided that we would not do ... read more

Europe » Greece » West Greece » Katakolo

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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