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What a view!

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July 24th 2014
This is the view from my room on the second floor, no 13, perhaps not so unlucky in Greece! There was loud thunder and some rain overnight, but this cleared to leave a cloudless blue sky. We've spent the day round the pool, reading and chatting with the occasional dip. Although the very pleasant and helpful receptionists tell us the hotel is full, a lot of people must have gone to the beach or on ... read more

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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