Naxos

Greetings from Naxos

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September 8th 2005
Yasas all, ended up in Naxos instead of Serifos as it is easier to get to Paros from here (only 45 minutes away). The ferry took us 5 hours from Athens and it was huge, we sat outside and I burnt my nose, I enjoyed it (not burning my nose; the ferry ride). When we arrived we were approached by a lady on a moped who asked us if we were looking for somewhere to stay she took us to look at a couple o ... 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