Upper fortified town

Ancient Athens and Cyclades - Naxos, Monday 2011 April 25

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April 25th 2011
We had a later start this morning to meet the ferry to Naxos. The high-speed catamaran was an impressive sight, rising high out of the water on two relatively narrow hulls. We had reserved airplane-type seats. I closed my eyes and pretended I was on an airplane to feel less ill. Mary, a former elementary school teacher, humoured me by answering all my questions about her career, a welcome distract ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Naxos

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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