Kaela and Randi Jo sailing through the Canal

Leaving Aegina for the Corinth Canal

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June 27th 2008
We left Aegina this morning, and are at this moment sitting at the west entrance of the canal waiting for permission to go through. The Canal was amazing!!!! Beautiful, calm, aqua blue water and steep stone walls that stretch for 3 miles. It is really hard to put into words and I don’t think pictures can even do it justice. A beautiful sight!!!! We are through the Canal safely, and side tied ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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