Jeff and Jimmy

Thirassia

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September 9th 2008
Across the caldera from Santorini is the tiny island of Thirassia. Its quiet, the tourists arrive by boat in the late morning and leave mid-afternoon with full bellies and memory cards. We had the pleasure of sticking around on this island after all the tourists left. Julie and I stayed with Jimmy at Zaccharo rooms for rent. Jimmy and his wife Zaccharia have about 10 rooms up on the top of the hi ... 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