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Sacred Delos

July 4th 2012
Set off in the morning for the 30 minute ferry to Delos. This is by far the most sacred island in the Cyclades, and explains why these islands are called the Cyclades in the first place. Delos is at the very center, is the heart of the islands, which therefore surround it in a large circle (they are placed cyclically around Delos). In relation to mythology, this supposedly was the birthplace of Ar ... read more
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