The view from my room

October 18th 2012
I arrived in Rhodes after an overnight ferry spent in my own private cabin. My window was on the bow of the ship, which meant I saw the ship's approach into Rhodes perfectly and spectacularly. I was thinking how dramatic it would've been if the Colossus of Rhodes still stood at the entrance to the harbor. Apparently it was about the size the Statue of Liberty before it crumbled into the sea as a r ... 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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I am 41 years old. I am currently living in New York and enjoying my life as a semi-retired teacher. Although I spend a most of my time in domestic tranquility it is my aim to take one major solo trip each year. My three most recent journeys are a pilgrimage through the Holy Land, a crazy month in Cambodia, and a return to India. Life is one gloriously unpredictable mess. My travels have taken me to many different places and I hope to experience and venture out to many more. I have filled in many of the gaps between my 2000 graduation up until today. Well apart from the five years living in... full info

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