08-15-2007, 08:04 AM
Quote:I can't wait to go back, it's been 4 years now....god, where does time go! hock:I've visited the country several times in the eighties, and revisited it in 2000 and this summer. What continues to strike me is the rapid pace of change - a change that is often an improvement. Of course it helps that the EU transfers lots of money to Greece (45 billion euro in 2003-2007), but I think this is only part of the explanation. Perhaps the successful 2004 Olympic Games were another boost for Greek self-confidence?