Cliff Tree

Crete

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May 7th 2011
Crete Crete is the largest island in Greece and the 2nd largest island in the Mediterranean. It is 160 miles east to west and 37 miles north to south. It has a tremendous amount of history and legends and made a fantastic place to visit. And the best part was John and I saw it together. John had finished the Camino de Santiago a bit ea ... read more

Europe » Greece » Crete

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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