on the sandstone trail

not in Crete

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March 7th 2010
because when we got to the airport, we discovered all flights to Athens cancelled due to strikes in Greece, especially the airport! It was very disappoining, and we all felt mis. But we went for a walk to a pleasant hostelry near Kate's house, then back to our own homes. Tomorrow we shall get together again, and do a walk with all 3 dogs. Not sure about the rest of the week, but I intend to make t ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more