The Boat

Day 21, My last day of vacation

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September 10th 2008
Today I had to bid farewell to Elounda and all of Crete for that matter. It seems that every time that I have to pack it is getting harder and harder. I don’t feel like I’m acquiring much more stuff but my bag is getting harder to close; I hope I’m able to get it closed after Italy. I pretty much spent the day trying to find a few last little things to shove into my luggage and resting ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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