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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: The Gorgeous Samaria
Date: July 18th 2006
I hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday. The day was very long and tiring: we left at 6:15 pm to drive to the entrance. We started the trek at 7:50 am. At 1000m elevation and at that time in the morning you can imagine it was the coolest I've felt in more than two weeks. But still in short sleeves, so not freezing, remember, this is Crete. The Samaria Gorge is reported to be Europe's longest. ... read more
Date: July 18th 2006
I hiked the Samaria Gorge yesterday. The day was very long and tiring: we left at 6:15 pm to drive to the entrance. We started the trek at 7:50 am. At 1000m elevation and at that time in the morning you can imagine it was the coolest I've felt in more than two weeks. But still in short sleeves, so not freezing, remember, this is Crete. The Samaria Gorge is reported to be Europe's longest. ... read more
