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World trek.

I count myself as one of the fortunate people of this earth to have seen a fair number of different places. Not all of the following places have been my choice to visit, but even the most forsaken places have held a reward in the shape of a memory.
I will try to make a list of the things that have stuck in my mind from different places or that have impressed me and present it here. I am sure from the outset this will never be a complete list but I will try to give you a piece of my mind.

Cyprus

Not your tourist's eye view of Cyprus

How can I not start with the fairest island of them all. It's not the sun and sand I care for, nor the mild climate. It's just the place I call home and the living that is sweet.

Iran

Persepolis, the city of Persians

Growing up I was very interested in Ancient Greek history. Themistocles, Leonidas, Kimon were my heroes for daring to stand up for Greek values against the barbarian Persians.
My trips to what we still refer to as Persia was enlightening to say the list. Iran is different from most other countries and its culture is certainly wonderful and interesting. People are warm and probably some of the friendliest people to foreigners.
Politics aside, Iran is a worthy candidate for an axis of culture.

Lebanon

Sunset over Faraya village.

I have to admit there is something magical about this country. It is a lovely beautiful country with rich history and an endless variety of landscapes. It is also a land of huge differences ranging from the Palestinian refugee camps to the glitzy reconstructed Beirut Central District.
What always stays with me from this country are the ancient cedar tree groves and the majestic sunset vistas from Faraya Mzaar.

Greece

Ayia Sophia in Monemvasia

There is a mystical bond that ties Greeks not living in Greece with that land. An appreciation and love not usually found with the people having to confront daily life's problems in the country. We see the hospitable and beautiful land of philosophers, heroes, artists and gentle common folk instead of one full of petty politicians and crooks.
Don't ask me which is my favorite country to visit.

Intro Updated Jun 25, 2008
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a2lopes Feb 11, 2009 at 6:54 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. Greetings from Lisbon which is waiting for your visit next May for the Euromeeting. It will be nice with people from all over.
PALS Aug 6, 2008 at 5:59 PM Report Abuse

Allouc, thanks for the friendship notice. I hope someday to update my vt page. I hope you like the poem. thanks for the visit. Fred
Yiannis2000 Apr 26, 2008 at 10:41 AM Report Abuse

Nice homepage. KALH LAMPRH!!!
NatassaPL Feb 22, 2008 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

teyxaristo gia tis eyxes, kai esy nai eisai kala kai eyxomai oles oi allages stin Kypro na einai gia to kalo olon :) ax eixes kai esy genethlia, esto kai ligo kathisterimena "polyxronos me ygeia kai epityxies!"
mexicruiser Feb 21, 2008 at 7:13 PM Report Abuse

Hi Alex, many thanks for your Birthday wishes!
Etoile2B Feb 11, 2008 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from sunny California!
GracesTrips Feb 11, 2008 at 10:01 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Alex! Hope you enjoy a wonderful day!
elsadran Aug 31, 2007 at 6:00 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for your comment on my photos ! And thank you for the compassion for this tragedy .. our heart is bleeding...
sayedaburas Aug 30, 2007 at 3:33 AM Report Abuse

Zhtw Ellas file mou!
deecat Feb 11, 2007 at 3:41 PM Report Abuse

Another year, another birthday, and another birthday wish from Chicago. Hope your day was perfect.