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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]
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] Blog: A long day at sea
Date: October 23rd 2009
I left Ios today to return to Athens. Before I caught the ferry, I went down to the port for lunch. As I looked around at the sea and the surrounding hills, I was still surprised how beautiful and how grotesque this island really is. There are gorgeous white homes spread out intermittently, all overlooking the clear blue sea below. But there are also barren wastelands full of rocks and dead vegeta ... read more
Date: October 23rd 2009
I left Ios today to return to Athens. Before I caught the ferry, I went down to the port for lunch. As I looked around at the sea and the surrounding hills, I was still surprised how beautiful and how grotesque this island really is. There are gorgeous white homes spread out intermittently, all overlooking the clear blue sea below. But there are also barren wastelands full of rocks and dead vegeta ... read more
