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Rhodes.

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October 24th 2014
RHODES: FRIDAY 24.10.14. Sunny Morning, Showery Afternoon. Not much to comment on today. Went for an early morning walk to the port, where I spied my first Greek windmill, although I don't comprehend how they rotate without sails. All pictures I have viewed are similar to the one seen! Later we walked back to the old town, finding the Jewish Synagogue. Apparently Jews on Rhodes came from Sp ... 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