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kaimaktsalan peak

back to the track :) next:Poland,Alps,Nepal

being a supporter at the Pierra Menta ski race

French Alps

trail running at the famous mountain of the Gods

Mt.Olumpus

Constantine Cavafy (Konstantinos Kavafis)

A great Greek poet that was born in 1863 in Alexandria (Egypt)
One of his famous poems - and my favourite - is:
ITHAKA
As you set out for Ithaka
hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon - don't be afraid of them
you'll never find things like that one on your way
as long as you keep your thoughts raised high,
as long as a rare excitement stirs your spirit and your body.

Keep Ithaka always in your mind.
Arriving there is what you're destined for.
But don't hurry the journey at all.
Better if it lasts for years, so you 're old by the time you reach the island,
wealthy with all you've gained on the way,
not expecting Ithaka to make you rich.

Ithaka gave you the marvellous journey.
Without her you wouldn't have set out.
She has nothing left to give you now.
And if you find her poor, Ithaka won't have fooled you.
Wise as you will have become, so full of experience,
you'll have understood by then what these Ithakas mean...

The ultimate freedom

sky is NOT the limit ... :)

faith is always in our hearts

small shrine in a greek village

www.stopthetraffik.org, www.notforsalecampaign.org

At least 12.3 million people are victims of forced labour worldwide. Of these 2.4 million are as a result of human trafficking. A global alliance against forced labor, International Labour Organisation, 2005

600,000-800,000 men, women and children trafficked across international borders each year. Approximately 80 per cent are women and girls. Up to 50% are minors. US Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2005

The majority of trafficked victims arguably come from the poorest countries and poorest strata of the national population. A global alliance against forced labor, International Labour Organisation, 2005

# Trafficking is the fastest growing means by which people are caught in the trap of slavery. Anti-Slavery

# Human trafficking is the third largest source of income for organised crime, exceeded only by arms and drugs trafficking. UN office on drugs and crime

# It is the fastest growing form of international crime, already generating 7 billion dollars per year in criminal proceeds. There are even reports that some trafficking groups are switching their cargo from drugs to human beings, in a search of high profits at lower risk. UN office on drugs and crime

# People are trafficked into prostitution, begging, forced labour, military service, domestic service, forced illegal adoption, forced marriage etc.

Intro Updated Jan 14, 2011
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jekins May 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM Report Abuse

nice trip and pic,
kiwi Mar 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM Report Abuse

Are you BASE jumping??
sayedaburas Dec 24, 2011 at 11:21 PM Report Abuse

*¨`*:(~_~) I wish you a Merry Xmas (~_~) I wish you a Merry Xmas(~_~) I wish you a Merry Xmas?and a Happy New Year 2012 (~_~) (~_~)•:*¨`*
JustaDreamin Aug 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

Belated Birthday wishes from sunny Southern California...!!!
TheView Aug 7, 2011 at 5:56 AM Report Abuse

Happy brithday ;-)
Tuna_ank Aug 7, 2011 at 2:36 AM Report Abuse

Xronia poláaa.Mutlu yillar sanaaa.?? Hard to believe, 3 years ago today we celebrated together. I hope we can meet at another birthday again... Hugs and muccuks
janetanne Aug 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM Report Abuse

Yasou Yianna! Kronia Pola! Happy birthday. Looks like you are on top of the world!!! Greetings from Agia Marina, Attiki. Janet
mindcrime Aug 6, 2011 at 5:43 AM Report Abuse

hey hey, xronia polla! san ta psila vouna pou taksideveis!! :)
cachaseiro Aug 6, 2011 at 12:14 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday Gianna :O)
mircaskirca Aug 6, 2011 at 12:05 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday dear Gianna! :) Have a marvellous day, today and always!! In June I spent two weeks in a beautiful Croatian island Hvar. My big trip will be only in January, this time to the Philippines :) Big hug!