Fields near Pyrgos

Ancient Athens and Cyclades - Santorini, Thursday 2011 April 28

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April 28th 2011
Most of the morning was free for exploring. Joi, Sally and I walked up the main street along the escarpment. At a nearby shop I bought a pumice stone for 50 cents, because it was convenient and there is a callus on one of my toes. The others bought postcards here, but I bought mine further along where there were more donkey pictures for the kids. All the postcards are greatly exaggerated versions ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini

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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