Our Ferry

A Trip around the bay

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March 20th 2009
Aunt Helen has ridden her bike from her town Vlihos, about 2 km away, to joined us for coffee this morning. We get a chance to fill her in on our trip so far. On a day to day basis, it sometimes doesn't feel like we have done much, but when we account for the last seven months of travel, I was surprised how much ground we have covered and how many places we have been. Aunt Helen has brought ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands » Lefkada

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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