Greece in a Month
In and around Greece
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I first heard about this trip to Greece in April of 2006. It was a Greek and Roman studies field course about the archaeology and history of the country. We'd be travelling to all the major monuments and sites, covering almost the entire country. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity I just couldn't miss. From that moment I started planning.
There were some snags along the way but I finally left Vancouver International Airport on April 28, 2007 on my way to Greece. I had no idea what to expect. I'd never been to Europe; I'd never even been off the continent before. Let's just say I was excited but more than a little worried.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler the duck thief
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Gearing Up for the Trip
My parents picked me up from Whistler where I'd been working since January and we drove down the Sea to Sky Highway. I have to agree with those who... Continue reading »
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My Intercontinental Flight
Today was the day. I was going to fly to Athens and I was terrified. But I had the entire morning to wring my hands and worry and repack everything. W... Continue reading » -
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The Day Before the Course
I was very sleepy when I woke up but I had one day to try and get over jet lag so I figured I would try to go by Greece time. Breakfast was okay a... Continue reading »
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