Corfu

Crusin

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May 4th 2009
Our last morning in Venice was spent touring the Doge’s Palace including the “royal” apartments, the government rooms, the judicial rooms, and the prison. Of course we crossed over the famous “Bridge of Sighs”. We packed up and headed to the cruise ship terminal on the public Vaporetta. We have now had three enjoyable days on board the Splendor of the Seas. The Venice “Sail Away” ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands

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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