Old Corfu Castle

On the back side of the cruise

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September 19th 2009
Wednesday 15th Arrived at Santorini, but no chance we will go ashore - no dock, ashore by tender. The island was formed by a volcanic eruption (the world’s largest ever) eons ago - the resultant tidal wave (estimated 200+ feet high) wiped out the Minoan civilization and is believed by some to have caused the disappearance of Atlantis In any event, the main town is situated on the top of t ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands » Corfu

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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