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| | Paros - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Paros, or Paro (Greek: Πάρος), is an island of Greece in the Aegean Sea, one of the largest of the group of the Cyclades. | | | Byz.), is one of those etymologizing fictions in which Greek legend abounds. | | | The story that Paros was colonized by one Paros of Parrhasia, who brought with him a colony of Arcadians to the island (Heraclides, De rubus publicis, 8; Steph. |
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| | Paros, Greece, Greek islands |
| | Situated in the center of the Cyclades islands, Paros is the very picture of a traditional Greek island. | | | It was repopulated though and came under Venetian rule in the beginning of the 13th century. | | | This church is also called the church of 100 doors and according to an old legend Greece will conquer Istanbul when the 100th door is found. |
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http://www.in2greece.com/english/places/summer/islands/paros.htm
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| | AllRefer.com - PAros, Greece (Greek Political Geography) - Encyclopedia |
| | AllRefer.com - PAros, Greece (Greek Political Geography) - Encyclopedia | | | You are here : AllRefer.com > Reference > Encyclopedia > Greek Political Geography > PAros | | | PAros was settled by Ionians and became a maritime power and a center of Aegean trade. |
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| | GREEK MYTHOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA P |
| | She was a Naxian princess who leapt into the sea to escape the wrath of her stepfather Staphylos. | | | PAREIA A nymph of the island of Paros loved by King Minos of Crete. |
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| | Paros Island Greece accommodations for Greek Islands holidays |
| | Paros Island Greece accommodations for Greek Islands holidays | | | To view more types of accommodation in Paros Greek Island, check out parosweb.com the online community of Paros Island Greece: | | | It is a new service brought to you by Parosweb.com who has been since 1996 the popular, reliable, and helpful website for direct online bookings. |
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http://www.paros-accommodations.com
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| | paros greece, paros island history |
| | After the 1821 revolution Paros became part of the new Greek state and has followed its mixed fortunes ever since. | | | The only point worthly of note is that Christianity seems to have reached Paros remarkably early. | | | However, archaeological discoveries have shown the extent to which Paros had developed during the Minoan period. |
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| | PAROS ISLAND - GREEK ISLAND Athens Holiday |
| | Classical Period (480 - 323 B.C.): The oligarchic government of Paros allows the Persians to co-habit on the island and a large part of the army joins the Persian fleet in the campaigns against Greece. | | | Geometric Period (1100 - 700 B.C.): At the turn of the century a group of Arcadians lead by Paros settled on the island and gave the island the name of their leader. | | | Before the fall of Constantinople there were, apart from the church of Ekatondapiliani, other churches in Paros, from those of which have survived Agios Georgios Thalassitis in Pisso Livadi (13th century), Evangelismos of Theotokos in Marpissa (1410) and Theoskepasti at Protoria in Naoussa. |
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| | Paros, Greece Travel Guide-Hotels-Rooms-Campings Πάρος Ξενοδοχεία-Δωμάτια-Κάμπινγκ |
| | As most cycladic islands Paros has passed from the Greeks to the Romans and then to the Byzantines to end up under Venetian rule. | | | Currently Paros has around 8.000 inhabitants in villages spread all over the island and is one of the most touristy islands of the Cyclades. | | | Paros is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades and the most rapidly growing in terms of touristy action. |
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| | Expedition - Faros-Paros-Faros |
| | Pharos was founded and colonised by Greeks from the island of Paros in 385/4 BC. | | | This is the other possible sailing route between Paros and Stari Grad on Hvar, and this journey will also last some 10 days. | | | Paros is in the heart of the Aegean Sea, and like Hvar, is itself surrounded by islands. |
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http://www.stari-grad-faros.hr/expedition/english.htm
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| | Paros |
| | Also, you can depart from the ports of Rafina, Thessalonica, Iraklio of Crete and from the rest of Cyclades, the Dodecanese, and the islands of the estern Aegean Sea. | | | The inhabitants of Paros are open-hearted and hospitable – they have perfectly combined the life and their history with the past in a harmonious structure. | | | Whichever way you choose to travel, the sight of the historical Parikia or Paros where the blue and the white of the houses are joined together in a wonderful combination, will reward you at once, for your choice. |
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http://www.greek-tourism.gr/paros
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| | Paros Photo Album |
| | Paros had a little of everything you would want of a Greek island. | | | It was also an island that I had originally wanted to go to but dropped from my itinerary because I was going to too many islands in too little time. | | | There was no confusion (except when there were 2 different boats, 5 minutes apart to the same island) Unfortunately, most of the people who go to Paros, never leave the harbor because they have a quick transition. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/art2/greekislands/paros
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| | Paros Greece tourist travel guide to the Greek island Paros |
| | The only drawback is the capital Paroikia which, despite many treasures around the old Venetian kastro, harbours a drab waterfront covered in copious amounts of scruffy concrete. | | | Paros has no airport to speak of, the one at Alyki is only a small affair for light planes. | | | The Cyclades seem the epitome of the Greek islands with their white cube houses and sandy beaches and Paros is arguably the best of them all. |
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http://www.greekisland.co.uk/paros/paros.htm
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| | Ferry Disaster |
| | Her captain and mate have been arrested and charged with manslaughter amid allegations that at the time of the collision the crew had left the bridge to watch the replay on one of the ship's TVs of a goal in an important local soccer match. | | | Among the more interesting allegations that swirled around in the aftermath of the disaster were those that suggested that divers had been spotted interfering with the wreck ahead of the official search and enquiry teams. | | | These claims - although strong enough to prompt calls to have the wreck refloated so that it can be examined at the surface at Paros - have been denied, but given the subsequent resignation of the official enquiry team chief after death threats (see below), anything is possible. |
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http://www.greekislandhopping.com/Updates/updatepages/u_disaster.html
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| | PAROS. The Greek Island of Paros, an island guide and tourist information. |
| | The Greek Island of Paros, an island guide and tourist information. | | | Parikia is the islands capital and port and stands on the site of an ancient city. | | | Naoussa is the renowned harbor of Paros which played an important role in various periods of the islands history. |
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http://www.thesaurus.gr/paros.htm
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| | Paros Greek Island - Paros News - Greece |
| | Paros Greek Island - Paros News - Greece | | | This month “Naxos Life” has started publishing summaries of news from the local newspaper “Kykladiki” which is published in Naxos. | | | Debbie Henton summarizes February’s activities of the International Women’s Organization of Paros and gives a preview of what’s coming up in March. |
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| | Paros Island: Guide to the island of Paros Greece |
| | Paros Island: Guide to the island of Paros Greece | | | The Greek Islands are world known…Each island is beautiful and has its own character. | | | Paros is one of the liveliest islands in the Aegean with many bars and clubs, located for most of them, in the two main villages : Parikia and Naoussa. |
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| | paros studios - Krotiria apartments - Paros island Greece |
| | paros studios - Krotiria apartments - Paros island Greece | | | Phaedra Xenogiannakis - Lolantonis Beach - Paros island 84400 Greece | | | You will enjoy an unforgettable holiday, away from pollution and noise of modern living, surrounded by the sounds of sea and the island. |
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| | Let us consider it our last "drink" before we leave the island. | | | During the Persian Wars, the people of Paros sided with the Persians but later came under Athenian rule and became a member of the Athenian Alliance. | | | Paros is an island and in earlier times because transportation of goods was limited, the residents of the island had to adapt their eating habits to fit what the islands earth produced. |
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| | Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) at the United Nations |
| | Hui Zhang, "FMCT and PAROS: A Chinese Perspective," INESAP Bulletin No. 20, August 2002. | | | The United States and Israel have consistently abstained during voting on the PAROS draft resolutions in First Committee. | | | PAROS was a key topic of debate at the 60th session (October 2005) of the General Assembly First Committee. |
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| | Paros Chamber Choir |
| | The Paros Chamber Choir was established in 1993 in Yerevan, Armenia. | | | Paros (“Lighthouse” - Armenian) is the only wheelchair choir in the world. | | | Paros is laureate of the Festival-Competition held by the Choral Society of Armenia (1999) and the International Choral Festival-Competition Voices in the Sun (Italy, 2003, 5th place, honorable mention and special certificate). |
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| | The Hellenic Yachting Server |
| | Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times, and was one of the centres of the Cycladic civilisation. | | | Parikia (or Paros), the island's capital and port, stands on the site of an ancient city. | | | Statues found at various sites on Paros are on display in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. |
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| | The Folkdance Group of Naoussa Paros |
| | According to mythology Theseus and his sailors danced Ageranos in Delos on their way back to Athens from Crete, where Theseus had killed the Minotaur. | | | The Folkdance Group of Naoussa Paros holds numerous performances in and out of Paros. | | | The interest in that project was such that it became an annual event. |
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| | Paros island - The Best Guide of Paros Island |
| | In Paros island, all periods of history have left something of their splendour in every corner of the island. | | | The Greek Paros Island is one of the largest islands of the Cyclades with approx. | | | Already in ancient history Paros Island was famous for its semi-transparent marble, which is still quarried today. |
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| | Paros island - Paros and Antiparos maps and yacht charter guide, sailing holidays Paros |
| | BCE Paros founded colonies on Thasos and in Thrace. | | | The island, which has preserved its ancient name, was already well populated in the age of the Cycladic culture (3rd millennium BCE). | | | It was a member of the first Attic maritime league, and its unusually large contributions to the league (30 talents in 425 BCD) are evidence of the island's wealth in the 5th c. |
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| | paros island |
| | There are many monasteries in Paros, some of them you can visit such as Moni Christou Dassous (Jesus in the Forest), Aghios Andreas, Moni Thapsanon, Moni Aghiou Georgiou and many other, as Paros is considered to be a religious island. | | | Paros is one of the most fertile islands in the Cyclades and produces wine (already known from antiquity and still exported to other parts of Greece and abroad), olive oil potatoes and cereals. | | | Apart from the breathtaking view of eastern Paros and the neighboring island of Naxos, you may enjoy watching the craftsmen at work. |
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| | Paros vacations, Paros Travel, Holidays in Paros Tours, Accommodation in Paros Greece |
| | PAROS Greece: Hara Apartments, Annezina Apartments, Villa Katerina | | | Athens Travel Paros Hotels and apartments Services: Accommodation, Travel Paros, Apartments | | | Welcome to Paros island, travel to the windsurfer's paradise, the island of traditional villages with white-washed cubic houses, |
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| | PAROS, Cyclades |
| | Paros has great beaches, some with the best water sports in the Greek Islands — including wind-surfing for which Paros is the capital of the Greek Islands. | | | Paros was known for its brilliant white marble, the best in the world, which brought prosperity to the island in the early Cycladic age that endured through to Roman times. | | | Paros is ideally located and well-serviced by ferries, making it a great base for exploring other islands in the Cyclades such as Mykonos, Naxos, Ios and Santorini. |
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| | paros, Hotel Corali, hotels rooms apartments, accommodations Paros Greece. |
| | Welcome to Paros island Greece on of the famous Greek islands. | | | paros, paros hotels, paros apartments, paros accommodation, greek islands, paros greece, paros island, greek island holidays, greek island hotels | | | Enjoy the sun and the sea in a friendly and hospitable environment. |
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| | About Paros |
| | EKATONTAPILIANI : The church of "Ekatontapiliani" or "Katapoliani", located in Parikia, is one of the most important Byzantine monuments of Greece, associated with numerous legends and myths. | | | Paros is also famous for its olive oil, vinegar, barley, marble and has one of the biggest fishing centres in the Aegean sea. | | | The Archaeological Museum in Parikia, contains numerous artefacts, from Paros and Antiparos, dating back more than 6,000 years. |
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| | Hotel Astir of Paros ***** Kolymbithres Beach, Paros, Greece |
| | Paros offers now a little of everything any ardent philhellene would imagine to find on a Greek island. | | | ~ The Lobby of the Astir of Paros Hotel ~ | | | The Astir of Paros contains the Venus Conference Hall which can accommodate up to 130 people, and is equipped with an overhead projector, slide projector, VHS video system, fax facilities, secretarial services, Public Address system, flip charts, tape recorder and podium. |
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| | Paros, Cyclades Greece |
| | Paros is one of the most popular islands in The Cyclades. | | | This the most convenient islands from where to start your island hopping as Paros has excellent communication by ferries to other islands. | | | Paros was our first taste of The Greek Islands when we had our first tour in 1982 and we lost our hearts to this idylic island and especially the small town Naoussa. |
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| | Sailing in the Aegean sea. Cyclades islands, Paros island, Naxos, Antiparos, Amorgos, Schinoussa, Heraklia. Unexplored ... |
| | Cyclades islands, Paros island, Naxos, Antiparos, Amorgos, Schinoussa, Heraklia. | | | Pick up from any Cycladic island close to Paros is | | | :: Starting point is the port of Paros island. |
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| | Paros hotels, studios in Paros Island, bungalows, accommodation, Greece - Greek Island of Paros, travel greece |
| | Paros hotels, studios in Paros Island, bungalows, accommodation, Greece - Greek Island of Paros, travel greece | | | The marvelous sandy beach of Agioi Anargyroi is only 70 metres from the complex and the view to the sea from your private balcony is more than fantastic to offer you memorable moments. | | | Hotel Agnanti is in perfect harmony with the Cyclades landscape, that respects the traditional architecture and the environment, Paros Agnanti is a source of good life, a natural, luxurious creation for those who seek privacy with a cosmopolitan touch. |
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| | Paros, PAROSWEB INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO PAROS ISLAND GREECE. |
| | And don't forget that Paros due to its position and importance, is linked not only to Piraeus (The port of Athens) and Rafina, but also to all the islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Samos, even Crete island and Thessaloniki which is the second biggest city in north Greece. | | | Distances in Paros are short, the roads are good and every ride has its own charm, with breathtaking views over the Aegean sea and the surrounding islands. | | | Discover Parikia, the capital, visit the famous church of Katapoliani, one of Greece's most important Byzantine monuments, impressively preserved, the Venetian castle, and the Archaeological Museum with its exhibits from the ancient history of Paros and Antiparos. |
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| | Naoussa Paros Hotels - Paros Hotel Apartments & Studios Isabella in Naoussa of Paros Greece |
| | Paros Island is situated in the middle of the Cyclades Islands cluster. | | | The A’ class Isabella Apartment complex operates from April 1 to October 31. | | | However, it is also famous for its cosmopolitan lifestyle and is one of the most popular Greek Island vacation spots, attracting a large number of visitors from Greece and abroad every year. |
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| | MUSIC - DANCE GROUP "NAOUSSA PAROS" |
| | The group performs locally from May to September in the forecourt Of the Panagia church in Naoussa, and often in other island villages as well. | | | In 1988, the dream of the ``Naoussa Paros΄΄ group was born. | | | Below is a brief report of their many artistic and cultural activities. |
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| | Paros Island - The Paros Greece Online Guide, Cyclades Travel Information, Accommodation & more |
| | Already in ancient history Paros was famous for its semi-transparent marble, which is still quarried today. | | | Paros also has an incredible amount of picturesque churches, chapels and monasteries, likewise windmills, and you stumble across historical remains wherever you go, some of them of great significance in Greek History. | | | The infrastructure is very good, the main road around the island being about 72 km long and well sign-posted, which makes it ideal to go discovering the island by yourselves! |
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| | Greekislands.com : Paros Island |
| | Hotels in Piso Livadi village in Paros Island | | | Informations for the village of Parikia in Paros island | | | Informations for the village of Naoussa in Paros island |
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| | Paros Greece - Parosweb - Guide to Paros Island |
| | This site is hosting the online version of the successful local English newsletter featuring news from Paros Island. | | | Employers are kindly solicited to post their open positions for the coming season. | | | Paros Greece - Parosweb - Guide to Paros Island |
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| | Paros Island Greece - Hotel, Room, Apartment - Travel Guide, Beach Guide and Tours |
| | Separated from Paros on the southwest by a channel 2.2 km wide is island Antiparos, the ancient Oliarus, whose limestone cavern is famous. | | | The Greek island Paros shares the early Bronze Age culture of Cyclades. | | | Paros island is separated from Naxos on the east by a channel 6 km wide. |
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| | paros greece travel guide, hotels, paros hotel apartments, travel agents, car rental, map of paros island |
| | The insular atmosphere in combination with the breathtaking scenery shall seduce you, as Paros is considered to be the most appealing nymph of the Aegean Ocean. | | | Pounda, Piso Livadi, Aliki, Dryos, Lefkes are some of the remote, peaceful villages that you must visit. | | | The Byzantine church of Ekatontapyliani, the archaeological and the folklore museum, the ancient temples of Askipios and Apollo, the Longovarda monastery, the Frankish castle in Parikia, the ancient marble quarries at Marathi, the butterfly valley, the Venetian fort in Naoussa, the cave of Antiparos, and innumerable other sites, compose the immaculate icon of Paros. |
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| | Paros : Introduction Frommers.com |
| | Take a few steps inland, and you'll be struck by the charms of Parikia, the lively capital, with its energetic marketplace, the remains of a Venetian castle, and a fine Byzantine cathedral, which is one of the three largest (and oldest) churches in the Greek islands. | | | This overlooks the island's charms, which include a handsome capital, inland villages of great charm, and some excellent beaches. | | | Comparisons aside, Paros's good beaches and nightlife have made it a very popular destination in its own right -- and students of antiquity will be eager to see the island that supplied the Parian marble so famous in ancient Greece. |
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| | Paros rooms holidays rentals |
| | The Syros Island Arion Hotel is located on the slopes of Ermoupolis with breathtaking views of the Aegean sea and nearby islands. | | | For rooms or apartments with cooking facilities, please check out the "Studios and Apartments " listings. | | | This hotel takes you back to an era when comfort was an art and style was taken for granted. |
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| | Search results - Travelonline.com |
| | In the center town of Paros, Parikia, and only 150 meters from the beach, we have built a new luxury unit of 20 studios and apartments, with Cycladic architecture and sea view. | | | On Paros, the most beautiful island in the Cyclades, on the magnificent Gulf of Naoussa, you’ll find the 3-star Adonis Hotel andamp; Apartment Complex. | | | We are a family run hotel in Parikia, Paros, located only 5 minutes walk from the port of Parikia. |
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| | Paros Hotels Paros Paliomylos Hotel Apartments, Studios For Rent in Naoussa of Paros island Greece |
| | Paros is one of the most well-known Greek Islands and is visited by thousands of vacationers every year. | | | Paros Hotels Paros Paliomylos Hotel Apartments, Studios For Rent in Naoussa of Paros island Greece | | | “Paros Hotels – Paliomylos Paros Hotel Apartments and Studios for rent in Naoussa, Paros Island Greece” Paliomylos Hotel and Apartments are located in the settlement of Naoussa, in the north of Paros Island, overlooking Piperi beach from a distance of just 50 meters. |
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| | Paros Paradise |
| | These boys were doing some practicing the day before. | | | An American-Irish expatriate couple share their Greek island experience by offering content,links and photos about Paros, the Cyclades, Greece and the world of living abroad. | | | Clean Monday was a bit of a bust for kite flying due to the high winds but the parties all went well. |
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| | Greece Travel: Parakia,Paros |
| | Don't book your ferry until you have gone by all the agencies and seen what is available in case some agents are just representing a particular ferry company and does not list the other boats. | | | See also the section on Hotels in Paros. | | | The main port of Parakia is for many, the first and only place they see in Paros. |
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| | Paros |
| | On the ferry I met a really nice lady named Paula, she was British but lives in Paros over the summer. | | | She told me all of the good places to eat and beaches to go to, which was cool. | | | Mike is sooo funny, he talks alot and loves to show off postcards and letters hes recieved from former patrons describing the great times they've had. |
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