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In a commanding position at an intersection in the centre of town is a large golden statue of Aung San, revered former leader, martyred hero and father of Aung …
MOUNTAIN RESCUE While you might hold the understandable view that hikers who go out in all weathers are a bit unhinged, you will appreciate that there is one exception: …
This hotel turned out to be terrific. It consisted of neat bungalows in a great position on Strand Road, which runs along the riverfront. The view to the water …
Today, one can see traces of heavy objects having been moved imprinted on the ash and tufa. This tells us that some of the inhabitants must have stayed on …
Memory foam insoles Insoles that mould to your feet, making your boots uncomfortable for other people to wear. Air cushioning Feels like you’re walking on air, which could happen …
GUIDEBOOKS Guidebooks are for timid hikers: those who like to have their hands held as they walk. Phrases like ‘Turn left at the third daffodil’ or ‘Cross the field …
At breakfast the next day, instead of the usual stone cold eggs and hot coffee I was given hot eggs and cold coffee. Although we had agreed to set …
POTTERY Vast quantities of pottery have been found at Akrotiri: literally thousands of vessels, of which many have survived intact, standing upright in storerooms or on shelves and ledges. …
THE ATLANTIS QUESTION Santorini has often been connected with Atlantis, the legendary continent that sank to the bottom of the sea while it was at its zenith. The mystery …
In 1153, for the first time, we find mention of the island in the writings of the Arab geographer Edris under a new name, Santorini. This seems to have …
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