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Solitary Winter on a Greek Island

February 4th 2008
I had long wished to explore Mount Athos, but between bad weather and Juan’s never-ending complains, in the end I reluctantly accepted Crete as an alternative destination for our winter trek. At Piraeus we had chosen the shipping company that best matched our cause (read: the cheapest one) and finally, in another freezing Athenian night, we boarded a half deserted ferry. Tourists were non-exis ... read more
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Greek Flag 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
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