Ceiling in foyer of Achillion Palace

Mediterranean Cruise 2016 Day 8

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October 1st 2016
The ship has overnighted in Corfu. It's a bit tough getting up, as we have an early tour and we have lost one hour in a time change overnight. The weather continues to be perfect. Our tour guide is a delightful, bubbly personality named Alexandria, who almost instantly becomes our best friend. Our bus heads out of the city of Corfu, headed for the more rugged northern part of the island. It tak ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands » Corfu

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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