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October 11th 2021

Published: December 4th 2021

A couple of years ago while tackling Mt. Kerkis on Samos there was an incredible view of Ikaria's long ridge running nearly the entire length of the island. Back in the day Ikaria had a reputation as an isle exile for communists and is still currently known as a "blue zone," i.e., a place where many people live long lives. While I did not run into any conspicuous communists, there were, of course... Read Full Entry

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Kimisi Theotokou

Lipsi

Kimisi Theotokou High Up in the Cliffs

Lipsi

Kastro

Leros

Agia Maria

Seen from the kastro

Church Next to the Kastro

Painted artillery shell matches the decor. Many artifacts remain from the Battle of Leros.

Agia Marina, Leros

Kastro up high

Summit of Skoumbarda

High point of Leros

View from Skoumbarda

Lakki port, Kastro in the distance

Bunker Atop Skoumbarda

Inside a Bunker

One bunker entryway had been pried open

Presumably Original Italian

"Section 2." Not to be confused with Section 1.

Kastro

Leros

Prophet Ilias Church

High point of Kalymnos

Ora Dikeios

High point of Kos... cold and very windy much to my shock and chagrin.

Syros

Pit stop from Piraeus to Ikaria ferry.

Syros

5th December 2021

herman thissen
non-member comment

great pictures
Hey John, great photos again. You are like a climbing goat, apparently no top is too high for you. We also visited Greece once, but we did the heights by car. Greetings

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