Why do we remember the Greeks?

Most Greek city states were smaller then Dayton Ohio or Trenton NJ

Mainland Greece is no larger then present day Alabama

Napoleon had more men under arms then the entire Greek population

The average Greek soldier was 5.5 feet and weight 130 pounds

It was bordered by the Persian empire which encompassed 1 million square miles and 70 million subjects. So why do we remember the Greeks? It is like the universe 'how did it happen'? Why did it get started? In Greece we ask what gave rise to democracy, thinking, ..?

Thomas Paine said "What Athens was in miniature America will be in magnitude"

Sparta used iron spits rather then currency since they would not be easy to use outside of Spartan controlled area and thus not corrupt there citizens.

In 27 years the Athenian experience was finished. Imagine that - why?

So why do we remember the Greeks?

Athens Beaches: A guide to the beaches of Athens Greece, Attica

Athens Beaches: A guide to the beaches of Athens Greece, Attica:

A sample of some of the beaches near Athens

Greek Trolley Schedule Routes in Athens

greece-2004.com - Busses Trolley Schedule Routes in Athens:
In addition to the Metro, Trams, Buses you can also ride the Trolly. As you can see there are many modes of public transportation.

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Athens Airport Bus Map

Athens Airport Bus Map:
This map can be used with the Metro and Tram Maps to get around Athens.

Collection: Athens Photo's

Click to view a flickr Collection: Athens: of  photo's around Athens

Metro, Athens - Transportation - VirtualTourist

Metro, Athens - Transportation - VirtualTourist:

Tourist reviews of the Metro system in Athens. very informative.

Greece - About, Maps, Flag, Weather, Geography, People, Culture & Economy

Greece - About, Maps, Flag, Weather, Geography, People, Culture & Economy:

Electricity in Europe - Power Sockets and the Tourist

Electricity in Europe - Power Sockets and the Connected Tourist:

You will need a Converter and possibly adpaters.

Credit-Card Surcharges- Europe for Visitors

Credit-Card Surcharges- Europe for Visitors:

Some interesting information on using your credit card outside of the U.S.

The Athens Coastal Tram

The Athens Coastal Tram:

Telestial.com - GSM SIM Card Tutorial

Telestial.com - GSM SIM Card Tutorial:

This site gives you some helpful hints on International Sim Cards. You will need an unlocked GSM phone for it to work in Europe.

Common area

There are many beautiful parks and green common areas in Athens and Glyfada. These venues offer us a variety of locations to hold discussions. As you search through the Internet and when in Greece remember to create a photo journal of your trip. We will use them to promote the program.

 Glyfada

 Athens

Athens

Evzones marching up 5th ave - YouTube

Traditional Greek Evzona's in Greece and NYC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=535RPytJQ50

Evzones marching up 5th ave - YouTube:

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