Arch of Hadrian

In Awe in Athens

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September 28th 2015
The day began with Sharon telling me that she didn’t think she was feeling well enough to go out and climb the Acropolis. We breakfasted in the Lido and I stuck to the oatmeal. Sharon managed scrambled eggs and a piece of white toast. I went to the Showroom to wait for the tour, managing the backpack with camera and large bottle of water from the stateroom. “The Best of Athens” was by far t ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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