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October 11th 2021
Published: December 4th 2021
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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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KastroKastro
Kastro

Leros
Agia MariaAgia Maria
Agia Maria

Seen from the kastro
Church Next to the KastroChurch Next to the Kastro
Church Next to the Kastro

Painted artillery shell matches the decor. Many artifacts remain from the Battle of Leros.
Agia Marina, LerosAgia Marina, Leros
Agia Marina, Leros

Kastro up high
Summit of SkoumbardaSummit of Skoumbarda
Summit of Skoumbarda

High point of Leros
View from SkoumbardaView from Skoumbarda
View from Skoumbarda

Lakki port, Kastro in the distance
Inside a BunkerInside a Bunker
Inside a Bunker

One bunker entryway had been pried open
Presumably Original ItalianPresumably Original Italian
Presumably Original Italian

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

Leros
Prophet Ilias ChurchProphet Ilias Church
Prophet Ilias Church

High point of Kalymnos
Ora DikeiosOra Dikeios
Ora Dikeios

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

Pit stop from Piraeus to Ikaria ferry.



5th December 2021

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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