Descending from Mt. Aetheras

Red Island, Blue Zone

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October 11th 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 more

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more