VirtualTourist Member paragianna75
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going to Jordan 24-30April |
| St.Nikolas at Aegina port |
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|  | 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. |
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cachaseiro Tue May 6, 2008 09:38 UTC i´ll be going to jordan 5 times within the next year and a half as i have some work there, but there will be plenty of time for travelling too, so i should get to know the place quite well. | Fullmoonfever Thu May 1, 2008 12:34 UTC thats a great opening photo! | Lilasel Sun Apr 27, 2008 14:21 UTC Kalo Pasxa Gianna!!! Best wishes to you and yours!!! Eleni | IU2 Thu Apr 24, 2008 09:44 UTC ciao Gianna, kalo pasxa!!! |
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