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Mrs. Hicklings kids
9/19/2016 06:11:12 am
Q1. How long have they been wearing those uniforms? They don't seem good for battle.
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Julia
9/20/2016 06:47:09 am
do you know what kind of costume they are wearing in that dance that they did??
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:46:08 am
They are marching. If you read below you can find out more about the uniforms. 😄
Ray & Diane
9/19/2016 11:50:27 am
The uniform in the pictures are just ceremonial, kind of like our soldiers dress uniforms. So, They don't fight in them. The Fustanella or pleated skirt however is thought to have come from the Roman chilton, and is similar to the national dress with most balkan countries. The current version has been around since the 19th century.
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madison
9/20/2016 06:58:09 am
why are they dancing so funny? what coustems are they whering?
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:46:59 am
They are marching. If you read right above you can find out about the uniforms.
owen schneider
9/20/2016 06:56:30 am
what are they doing
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Diane
9/20/2016 12:03:52 pm
A ceremonial March for the changing of the guard In front of the parliament.
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Sarah
9/20/2016 06:57:44 am
Was it cool watching them doing what there are doing and by the way what are they doing because i have no clue?
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:51:50 am
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Sarah
9/29/2016 10:30:49 am
Ok that is cool.
austin
9/20/2016 06:57:44 am
love the video it was cool. and one question have you ran in the Olympic stadium yet. how big is Greece. what was your favorite food in Greece.
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Ray
9/20/2016 11:50:58 am
No not yet, that will be near the end of the month. In Delphi they also had a stadium but it was roped off. Just down the street there is an ancient stadium that was restored for the first modern Olympics of 1897. At the top there is a running track which I have used for my morning runs....and Greek Salad
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:52:45 am
Ray says like a sugar donut in Ontario only a lot bigger.
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Olivia (;
9/20/2016 07:06:02 am
why do they have skrite on?
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Ray
9/20/2016 11:53:38 am
The uniform in the pictures are just ceremonial, kind of like our soldiers dress uniforms. So, They don't fight in them. The Fustanella or pleated skirt however is thought to have come from the Roman chilton, and is similar to the national dress with most balkan countries. The current version has been around since the 19th century.
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:54:55 am
They take it quite seriously. It is a cerimonial March for the changing of the guard In front of the parliament.
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austin
9/20/2016 07:13:12 am
have you eat weird foods
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Ray
9/20/2016 11:55:41 am
He hasn't eaten anything too weird yet, but trust me he is trying everything!
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Jenna
9/20/2016 07:14:45 am
is it a popular dance.
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:56:47 am
A ceremonial March for the changing of the guard In front of the parliament.
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Sheila
9/20/2016 07:16:05 am
Wow! Those uniforms are beautiful! I can't imagine how hard it would be to walk let alone march in shoes that weigh so much! Were these uniforms new to you or did you already learn about them through your research?
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Diane
9/20/2016 11:59:05 am
The March is similar to the guards we saw in Turkey but the uniform is spectacular. We knew when to catch a glimpse of it (they wear it only on Sunday) but we didn't realize just i Trieste the whole proceedings would be. Loving hearing from the kids.
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Sheila
9/22/2016 07:59:40 am
Me too! I love reading their questions and hearing the conversations about what they are seeing and learning! Such a great experience for all of us!!!
austin
9/20/2016 07:18:53 am
1 have you bin on a tour.
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Diane
9/20/2016 12:00:20 pm
We just came back from a two day guided tour out of town. It was fun Hanging out with other travellers for a few days.
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lex
9/20/2016 07:19:29 am
That looks good . (:
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Diane
9/20/2016 12:00:33 pm
😄
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Diane
9/20/2016 12:10:48 pm
Everything I read just says 100 metres of white cloth. If you find out more let me know. Someone says they thought there was a YouTube video of a tailor making the uniform.
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austin
9/22/2016 07:49:10 am
have you liked all the foods
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Diane
9/22/2016 08:34:18 am
So far the food is fabulous. The crispy bread rings aren't my favourite, but Ray likes them. The fresh figs bought today were definitely something special. Nothing like dried figs.
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Brian
9/22/2016 07:58:15 am
Did you get the number of how many soilders were there? Did you get to wear a uniform?
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Diane
9/22/2016 08:36:04 am
Two soldiers stand guard at one time. On Sundays there are probably 50 soldiers in the parade. You can stand beside them To get your picture taken--we didn't because there were big crowds.
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Diane
9/26/2016 11:09:15 am
Well, for one they worshipped Greek gods like Zeus and Apollo.
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