Sail Crete Photo 10

Sail Crete

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October 23rd 2010
Friday, October 22 The wind was whistling over our heads when we pulled out this morning, listening to Chris’ complaints of slipped disks and ripped neck muscles. They think our alternator is screwy. The sails filled as soon as we left the channel, the motor was cut, and we cruised today. It was probably the fastest we’ve gone. There are huge, gorgeous, rolling swells out in the open. I getti ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean

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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