Kissamos: The View From my Balcony

September 12th 2012
What with delayed planes and the amount of time it took for baggage to appear, I was five hours late in getting to bed after having arrived in Crete from Manchester. I was so tired that nothing short of an earthquake would wake me. At 06h30, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake woke me. Furniture rattled and my bed shook even though the quake lasted only a few seconds. This was certainly going to be a fu ... read more

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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

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Having been made an offer I couldn't refuse, I left 30 years of (office) work behind and now 'work' outdoors. As Nehru so neatly said, we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Thus, with eyes open and asking questions, I hope to continue learning through experience and travel, as these are as education in themselves. Happy reading - I shall be happy travelling ... c",) ... full info

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