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EuropeMy trip to Europe, with all the photographic evidence you could ever need.

Blog - Europe Posts
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Edinburgh


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First stop: Edinburgh. May 11 & 12, I walked around the town and up Arthur's Seat for some breathtaking views.

Blog - Day 1/2/3: Arrived
Blog - Last Day in Edinburgh

45 files, last one added on May 16, 2005
Album viewed 74 times

Inverness


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Inverness & Loch Ness: May 13/14. I explored the small town a little and then went mountain biking on the 29 mile trail to Loch Ness' Urquhart Castle.

Blog - In Search of Nessie

36 files, last one added on May 16, 2005
Album viewed 58 times

London - Revenge of the Sith


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The Revenge of the Sith Premiere and Star Wars Celebration (UK) in honour of the last installment of the series being completed and arriving May 19.

Blog - Star Wars Fantasy Camp

31 files, last one added on May 16, 2005
Album viewed 86 times

London


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Having been through London before and not getting decent weather, there's not much here but a few shots that I felt obliged to take.

Blog - Lon-done

12 files, last one added on May 23, 2005
Album viewed 40 times

Porto


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The beatiful city of Portugal was my home from May 20-23, where I sampled some fine Port and walked many a mile along the Duoro river.

Blog - Porto

73 files, last one added on May 23, 2005
Album viewed 69 times

Braga, Sintra, Lisbon


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An evening and afternoon in Braga, a day gallavanting around Sintra and Capo de Roca, and finally a few photos from around Lisbon cap off my trip to Portugal.

Blog - Lis-bonne!

50 files, last one added on May 31, 2005
Album viewed 74 times

Madrid


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This is the city that changed my mind on Spain. It is absolutely gorgeous and I was so taken with it that I actually found myself gawking instead of taking photos. Unfortunately, this means, well, not many photos.

Blog - Made in Madrid

7 files, last one added on May 31, 2005
Album viewed 41 times

Ibiza


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A quick respite from the subways, cathedrals, and sightseeing rigamarole, I spent a couple days relaxing in Ibiza.

Blog - Trains, Ferries, and Automobiles
Blog - Moped Mayhem

22 files, last one added on Jun 04, 2005
Album viewed 70 times

Barcelona


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A quick stopover to Barcelona wraps up my stay in Spain.

Blog - Bar Celona

35 files, last one added on Jun 04, 2005
Album viewed 60 times

French Riviera


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Morning in Montpellier, an afternoon in Avignon, then to Nice for the night and next day, the south of France was a whirlwind of activity.

Blog - Eight Hours Over France
Blog - Nice is Nice

36 files, last one added on Jun 13, 2005
Album viewed 181 times

Geneva, Zurich


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My entrance into Switzerland. I was in Geneva for 2.5 hours and didn't get to see any of what I intended but still enjoyed it. Zurich, I had a little more time for, it was a nice city.

Blog - Train, Train, Go Away
Blog - YuRich?

48 files, last one added on Jun 13, 2005
Album viewed 65 times

Bern


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I stopped over in Bern for about 5 hours en route from Zurich to Interlaken, took in the Einstein museum, and a hilltop view of the old town.

Blog - Bern, Baby, Bern
More albums on next page...

16 files, last one added on Jun 13, 2005
Album viewed 49 times

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GreeceMy three months in Greece started almost right on my birthday. 25 in style!

Blog - Greece Posts
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Corfu & Ioannina


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My first stop in Greece was a two day mini vacation in Corfu.

Blog - Last Stop, Greece

22 files, last one added on Sep 03, 2005
Album viewed 68 times

Meteora & Thessaloniki


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Next up, a day in the monasteries of Meteora and then a few in Thessaloniki.

Blog - Last Stop, Greece

55 files, last one added on Sep 03, 2005
Album viewed 74 times

Athens & Tripoli


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I met up with John in Athens and we spent the day there before heading to Tripoli and Eleohori to see my family.

Blog - John: Enter Stage Left

36 files, last one added on Sep 10, 2005
Album viewed 75 times

Diros Caves


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We took a day trip down to Diros through Kalamata and Sparta to see the underground caves.

Blog - John: Enter Stage Left

15 files, last one added on Sep 10, 2005
Album viewed 42 times

Peloponessian Odyssey


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We rented a car for four days and ripped through Pelops and Sterea Ellada.

Blog - Peloponessian Odyssey

50 files, last one added on Sep 11, 2005
Album viewed 78 times

Ios & Santorini


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Ios and Santorini didn't have a lot of time in the overall itinerary, but we sure made the most of it!

Blog - Island Adventure

52 files, last one added on Sep 24, 2005
Album viewed 83 times

Crete


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We spent John's last five days in Crete, visiting cousins, beaches, the Samaria gorge, and driving around with our guide, Siba.

Blog - Island Adventure

58 files, last one added on Sep 24, 2005
Album viewed 72 times

George's Christening


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I happened to be in Athens at the same time that yet another Katsiris (not to mention another George) was being christened.

Blog - Home Away From Home

27 files, last one added on Sep 30, 2005
Album viewed 116 times

Craziness in Omonia


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I also happened to be in Athens when Greece won the European Basketball championship.

Blog - Home Away From Home

15 files, last one added on Sep 30, 2005
Album viewed 50 times

Yanni & Roxanne's Wedding


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My Uncle Ted was Koubarro at this wedding and I joined in on the trek.

Blog - Home Away From Home

42 files, last one added on Oct 02, 2005
Album viewed 118 times

Return to Hania


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More time in Tripolis and back down to Hania for a little schooling.

Blog - Han-ia Feel The Love

49 files, last one added on Oct 23, 2005
Album viewed 93 times

Rethymno


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After I finished up classes in Hania, I stopped in Rethymno for a few days before returning to the mainland.

Blog - Mohos and Back Again

More on next page...

45 files, last one added on Nov 04, 2005
Album viewed 74 times

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Contiki - ScandinaviaI took a 20 day tour with Contiki through Scandinavia, and what a great time we had...

Blog - Contiki Posts
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Copenhagen


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The Contiki tour began in Copenhagen, the beautiful Danish capital in more ways than one.

Blog - Danish Muffins
Blog - Copenhagen to Stockholm

76 files, last one added on Jul 03, 2005
Album viewed 82 times

Stockholm


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The second all-too-short stop was Stockholm, Sweden. It was hard to capture the city in one day, but we tried. I'll be back.

Blog - Canada Day Away, Eh?

58 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 65 times

Viking Games


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The Viking Games were a pivotal moment in the brief history of this tour and something that many Contikites and anti-Contikites alike would list as a highlight.

Blog - Norway, Jose

24 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 60 times

Oslo


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Oslo was the third of four Scandi capitals on the itinerary, but definitely didn't belong even in fourth place compared to the others. Also in the cards, Lillehammer, home of the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Blog - No Trolling

38 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 58 times

Andalsnes


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Andalsnes just might be the most beautiful place that any of us will see in our lifetime.

Blog - No Trolling

20 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 44 times

Trolstigen Pass


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Trolstigen Pass is a passage across the fjord, steep and winding, rife with waterfalls, snow fields, and beauty.

Blog - No Trolling

49 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 1029 times

Trondheim & Mo I Rama


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Trondheim, the beautiful old capital of Norway, and Mo I Rama, our launching point for a trip to Svartisan Glacier and crossing the Arctic Circle.

Blog - Fjords, Glaciers, Bullfrogs

48 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2005
Album viewed 357 times

Ramfjord


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The wild Contiki marathon of bussing brought us far into the north to where twilight is but rumour, our first stop north of the Arctic Circle.

Blog - Fjords, Glaciers, Bullfrogs

10 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 38 times

Hammerfest


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Hammerfest, the northern most city in Europe, was our base for the trek to Nordkapp, the northernmost point in Europe and also some deep sea fishing - not to mention a plunge into the Arctic Ocean.

Blog - MC Hammerfest

31 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 258 times

Nordkapp


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North Cape, home of the midnight sun, a great informational movie, and destination of a heck of a good party bus.

Blog - MC Hammerfest

31 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 60 times

Rovaniemi and Keuru


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Crossing back over the Arctic Circle, we payed a visit to Santa's Village and welcomed the growing darkness.

Blog - All Downhill From Here

13 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2005
Album viewed 49 times

Helsinki


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Helsinki was easily my favourite of the Scandinavian cities, absolutely beautiful and full of life.

Blog - Cruising Back Home

More on next page (view Love Boat Photos)...

53 files, last one added on Jul 17, 2005
Album viewed 98 times

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Feb Ski


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The family ski trip to Banff Feb 16-19.

Blog - Ban FF!

55 files, last one added on Feb 23, 2005
Album viewed 66 times

April Ski


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I took a ski trip with Dan to visit Jordan (and take him skiing) and, well, to ski. Good times were had by some.

11 files, last one added on May 07, 2005
Album viewed 35 times

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Random files - 2005
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Another Silhouette11 viewsPretty in pink, no?
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Sintra Park33 viewsThis is a park surrounding the historic old town.
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Pretty in Pink205 viewsSuch was Sean's desire to match that he died his hair that he might have this photo with Steph. Courtesy Steph Guyett.
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Guitarist34 viewsAnd adoring fan/sister.
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Wealthy Courtyard15 viewsThis was owned by the governor of the area.
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Sunny, Sunny Night49 viewsIt just doesn't have the same ring as starry, starry nights, does it?
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Eleni, Dean, Nikos79 viewsLiving the tourist life for the afternoon.
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Paintings22 viewsI wonder how long it takes them to hang all these in the morning.

Last additions - 2005
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Dean in the Dark90 viewsOh, suuure, the people who took this 'forgot' the flash. Highly plausible.Nov 04, 2005
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Final Sunset Shot74 viewsBefore the sun went down.Nov 04, 2005
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Another Panorama71 viewsPerhaps? Or just the island.Nov 04, 2005
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Hania on Fire81 viewsOr, golden memories(tm).Nov 04, 2005
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Panorama ToBe70 viewsI have to chop out the power lines and maybe the buildings at the bottom to make this a little nicer.Nov 04, 2005
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More beautiful yet76 viewsJust when you thought the sunset was done...Nov 04, 2005
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Zoom-back70 viewsA little more of the view.Nov 04, 2005
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Lighter Again67 viewsYou can see Hania a little better here.Nov 04, 2005