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Bucket List
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When I first heard the term ‘bucket list’ I thought it was funny; a list of things you want to do before you sink the boot into the proverbial water conveyance. However nowadays I don’t find it funny anymore. In fact, I’ve started to hate it.
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Tragedy in Ukraine
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Will Putin’s desire to bring Russia’s ‘Little Brother’ back into the fold once again see the centre of Kiev ablaze with fire and awash with blood? I wonder how the people I met in Ukraine are faring amongst the fear and chaos.
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Hellenic Motor Museum, Greece
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Athens’ tourism revolves around its ancient past, and I spent my first week in the city visiting amazing historic sites. However there was something else I was also keen to see; a lesser known attraction preserving some more recent historic artefacts.
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Ancient Athens, Greece
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Athens is an amazing place, where something ancient seems to be hiding around every corner. If you are based in the middle of the city, you have a bunch of historic sites all within walking distance.
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Panathenaic Stadium, Greece
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When you think about it, Athens really has contributed far more than its share of institutions to our modern way of life. Democracy, Nana Miskouri and of course the modern Olympic Games all came out of this ancient city.
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The Acropolis, Greece
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Rising majestically from the centre of Old Athens, the Acropolis mesa supports an extraordinary collection of ancient structures, and an even more extraordinary collection of myths and legends.
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Acropolis Museum, Greece
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In order to protect the extraordinary collection of ancient artefacts found at the Acropolis, the aptly named Acropolis Museum was built. I figured it would be a pretty good place to start my journey into Greece’s long history.
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Ferry to Athens
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I decided to take the ferry to Athens. It’s more expensive than a flight, takes all night, and no-one chooses it unless they are taking a car with them, but I like ferries so I bloody-well booked it anyway.
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Leaving Crete
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After having a great time circumnavigating the island, it’s time for me to be leaving Crete. I will certainly take some great memories from this beautiful island.
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The Battle of Crete, Part III
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It is clear that the Cretan people are determined to remember the dark days of WWII, their Cretan heroes, and those that came from far away to help defend their home. Lest we forget.