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Work Day! Rest Day!

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May 1st 2012
Yesterday we worked hard. I sanded the passerel (gang plank) and Kevin put up sails and began polishing the boat. Even tho I used an electric sander it was still back breaking work! Today we are joining friends at Vonitsa for the annual May Day Celebration. :-) Locals from near and far bring their horses, with beautifully braided manes and tails, to race on the beach. And farmers from surroundi ... 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