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Junior (2009): Started eight times while appearing in 14 contests... Tied for fourth on the team with six points, on three goals, also fourth on the squad... Had the game-winner in UB's 4-0 win over Marquette... Posted his first multiple goal contest with a pair of markers in UB's 5-3 win at Florida Atlantic on October 30.
Sophomore (2008): Played in 20 games with two starts... Registered a career high four shots, scoring his first goal as a Bull at Siena... Made his first career start at Michigan in the Bulls' 2-1 loss to the Wolverines in the Michigan Tournament... Recorded a goal and an assist for his first muliple-point game in the Bulls' opening round victory of the 2008 Mid-American Conference Tournament versus Florida Atlantic on November 13.
Previous College: Played at the University of Cincinnati in 2007... Did not score in six matches with the Bearcats.
High School: Coached by Robert Peters at Munro College, leading the team to a 10-6-4 record in 2006 and scoring 17 goals... Earned honors as player of the year in 2006 and 2007... Was the first senior from Munro in eight years to play on the Jamaica National U-20 team... Also played on the All-Island High School U-19 squad for two years... Also played for the Tarari Lions club program scoring 14 goals in 20 games.
Personal: Born December 25, 1987... Son of Richard Wilson Sr. and Denise Turton-Wilson... Has two brothers, Giovanni and Ric and one sister, Abbie... Favorite food is curry chicken and dumplings... Chose to attend UB because of the coaching staff and academics... Favorite thing about Buffalo is the snow... Enjoys dancehall and reggae music... Favorite athlete is Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy... Majoring in computer science.


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— A lifetime of competitive emotion can be squeezed into that claustrophobic, glass-encased rectangle. And for Johan Detter of Trinity, so much of that thrill and agony has been found on squash court No. 3 — Shen Court — on the fourth floor of Payne Whitney Gymnasium.
It was on Shen Court that Detter fell to John Roberts of Yale, 3-2, in a decisive and historic match on Jan. 18, 2012. There he stood in bitter defeat as Trinity's 252-match winning streak — the longest of any sport in the history of intercollegiate athletics — was broken.
And it was on Shen Court of the Brady Squash Center that Detter, playing at No. 6, defeated Zachary Leman of Yale on Saturday, 3-0, in the national semifinals. And, yes, it was on Shen Court on Sunday that Detter defeated Tom Mullaney of Harvard, 3-1, as both the senior captain from Malmo, Sweden, and his Trinity mates found sweet redemption in the Bantams' 6-3 victory and 14th national title in 15 seasons.
After having its 14-year winning streak by Yale and its 13-year College Squash Association title streak broken by Princeton, the earth is back spinning on its proper axis. Once again, it's time to fear the chicken.
"Last year was really, really painful for the boys," Trinity coach Paul Assaiante said. "I don't own the wins. I really don't own the losses. My job is to protect my boys, because I love them. To see them to work so hard and be able to savor this moment is my dream. I'm so happy for them.
"I've seen teams lose and fade away. I didn't want that for Trinity College. I wanted us to be something that stands the test of time and show we could be resilient. We dedicated Saturday's match to Johan. We went out as a team to win for him. Today, we decided to go out and win it for the college."
Squash competitions are nothing if not a wild bazaar. Games go on simultaneously on various courts. At national championships, fans move from one court to another, squishing and squashing five-deep, cheering, yelling, jockeying for a sight line.
It's difficult to know the overall score at any one moment; it kind of filters word of mouth. And so it was at Trenchmen's Court at No. 7 between Trinity's Zeyad Elshorfy and Zeke Scherl of Harvard. The Crimson had gotten out to an early 2-1 lead after the first round — making Detter's victory all the more vital — but now Trinity held a 4-2 lead. And although he hadn't been around last year, the freshman from Alexandria, Egypt was about to complete the full circle of redemption.
"After we lost our streak, everyone was hungrier than ever before," Elshorfy said. "Being first year at Trinity, I was just as hungry as they were. It's an incredible family. Once you join in, you're in with all your feelings, all your attachment and loyalty. I'm so happy now, and it's not nearly as happy as I'll be in an hour."
After he had won, 11-8, 11-5, 8-11, 11-6, Elshorfy was mobbed by his teammates. Bantams fans were jumping up and down, screaming. With their team riding a new 19-0 streak, they even chanted, "It's too easy!"
"We were undefeated all season," Elshorfy said. "I'm not saying it was easy at all. It was difficult today. Coach talked to us before the Yale match; he's an incredible public speaker. He was saying, 'We don't have the finals tomorrow. This is the match we're playing for. If we win this, we are the champions. Give it all you can and please remember Yale is the team that broke our record.'"
Detter could never forget. His older brother Gustav is one of the most decorated scholar-athletes in Trinity history. Four-time All-American, graduated with a 3.93 GPA, Gustav's name was etched in Trinity legend when as a freshman he saved the streak at 134. He was down 2-0 in games and 8-7 in the third against one of the great players in college history, Yasser El Halaby of Princeton. Gustav somehow won.
"It was very tough, especially since it was my brother who kept the streak alive and I was part of it when it was broken and I was on the court," Johan said. "The way I got over it was to convince myself I was one of nine matches and by coincidence I happened to be last on. Obviously it was very tough. The good thing was I got to come back. The guys who were seniors last year never had that chance."
Yes, Gustav was there smiling Sunday, watching little brother.
"This feels so great, especially Saturday beating someone from Yale," Johan said. "I was so nervous. Today, I didn't think so much about the court. I thought back to last week, I played the same opponent [Mullaney]. It went to five, he was up 10-7, three match balls. I managed to win 12-10. He should have won it. Somehow I got lucky, played well and pulled though. I didn't want to leave it up to chance this time. I knew my position was a key position."
It was. At No. 3, Nigel Koh battled back to defeat Trinity's Miled Zarazua, 8-11, 7-11, 11-5, 12-10, 12-10. And at No. 9, Alexander Ma defeated Trinity's Matthew Mackin, 3-1. A 3-0 hole could have been insurmountable.
"Harvard had a very tough semifinal [a 5-4 victory over Princeton], and I didn't think they would be able to draw so much energy into today's match," Assaiante said. "That just shows you the heart of a champion they have. It was really hard today. We were down 2-1 and Harvard guys were celebrating. I walked up to each one of our guys and said, 'They're celebrating. This isn't over yet.' They dug deep at that moment. The emotional roller coaster is just mind-boggling."
"We knew we were in trouble with Ali Faraq [Harvard's terrific No. 1 player], which essentially put us down 3-1. Miled lost match balls at No. 3 [he was up 10-8 in the fifth]. We were in trouble. Somehow Juan Carlos Vargas, our little freshman, came back at No. 2."
Vargas lost the first game 6-11, battled to win the second 12-0 and, although he won 3-1, it was complicated by an ankle problem. Kid played his heart out.
"He was brilliant," Assaiante said. "His father was here from Colombia. His brother is my assistant coach. A wonderful day."


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the word poser says it all. oohh guess what.. i wear BLACK and have SAFETY PINS stuck all over my clothes. woowwww... i must be a punk! who knew?
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People who think that they are punks but are really just trying to be. The mistake they make is to try to become a punk. Punks are all about not trying to be anything and following your own rules. there is no fashion code to being a punk. there are no rules as to what bands you have to listen to. GC and Simple Plan are ruining Punk because they are posers. One popular band comes out that wears black trenchcoats and spiky hair and nail polish and tatoos come out, and people assume they are punks. these bands are mis-representing themselves and the punk community. people are getting the wrong idea of what punk is. poser punk: shops at hot topic, wears label shirts;vans, ae,etc. follows any hint of a fashion trend, wears a shirt that says punk on it, thinks all punk is about is breaking rules and acting badass.
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Hilary Duff acting/being punk She thinks she so punk by wearing converse and black clothes and a studded belt.. Oh wow shes so punk..Not
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Not being yourself! I can't afford to shop at Hot Topic anyways.
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trendy bastards that have rich parents and want to be noticed.and they might have a half mohawk. you.your dog.your mom.
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someone who takes all of their opinions from other people. They always try to do the "cool" thing. they need to learn to think for themselves
PUNK HAS ALMOST NOTHING TO DO WITH MUSIC IT IS ALL ABOUT BEING YOURSELF ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF IT IS WHAT YOU LISTEN TO John is a poser because, he can't think for himself
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almost every1 who has written a definition on this website for "poser Punk." they are saying that being punk has no fashion code and you arent defined by the music you listin to. yet they call people posers for shopping at hot topic and listining to SP and GC. i personally dont like those bands but that dusnt mean that someone who does is a poser. every1 says that being punk is about being your self and not caring about what others think of them. how do you know that people who like those stores and bands arent being them selves? your creating a stereo type and a fashion code just by posting those definitions. and you are doing EXACTLY what you say punks dont do. stop being so judgemental. music and clothes dont define a person. only their personality does. poser punks are judgemental on other peoples clothing, music style, and other stupid things like that. honestly, who cares what a person wears or listins to.


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It's not easy to describe in just a few words, what this place, is able to convey to its visitors. In fact, the majority of tourists is familiar with and visits the coasts, for the most part, during the hot summer months when organising something different from a day at the beach is almost impossible.
A mountain bike excursion in fall or spring, thanks to its favourable climatic conditions, represents an interesting opportunity especially for those who have never visited Sardinia's interior regions.
The paths, often on gravel roads, present various levels of difficulty; even beginners can enjoy taking on the challenge. Obviously, as always in these cases, safety requires the use of appropriate clothing and gear, fitting for both the type of course and the season. For those who decide to put themselves to the test mountain biking, a good supply of water (especially in the summer) and a helmet are certainly necessary...but not enough!
The colors of the sea and the rock-formations are breathtaking. If that's still not enough, special group itineraries can be organized including deep-sea diving, special menus, photographic shoots, videos, on board parties and night-time sailing.
Sardinia's wind is renowned among expert surfers but it's also interesting for those who want to try this exciting sport for the first time. The wind and sea provide the perfect conditions in which to experience this sport at all levels. Qualified schools and rental facilities can be found on all compatible beaches; Sardinia's surfing potential is very high. In addition to its many spots and the high quality of its water, the frequency of "surfable' waves makes surfing actually possible 200 days of the year on average! The spots are often not crowded and you can even surf alone on dream-like waves with the sea swelling in from all directions. Once again it is the mistral wind (from north west) that makes the difference. It's not uncommon for the waves to reach 3 meters and in particularly good conditions, even 4 meters! The best seasons for surfing in Sardinia are fall, winter and spring.
Before your departure, it's important to check your breaks, make sure to have a local map, a compass and a small tire repair kit in case you blow a wheel. Follow these few basic but important rules and you'll be ready to begin your excursion on one of many routes found in the 10.000 square m of Sardinian forest.
In Sardinia, mountain biking has become increasingly popular for two reasons; the need to exert outdoor sporting activities and the possibility to access otherwise inaccessible areas, if not on foot. Different facilities on the Island have therefor organised and offer both guided tours or simply the chance to rent the necessary equipment, allowing do-it-yourself hikers with the desire for adventure to follow inaccessible but enjoyable paths. Even those who haven't gone bike-riding since they were kids will have fun.
Treasure Island!
Why is it that he who finds a friend, finds a treasure? Sardinia is a land of people who have had hospitality in their hearts for thousands of years. Its guests are always spoiled, as if they were good friends. The Hospitality Section lists the best local accommodations and facilities, always efficient and modern, available to tourists in search of holidays and new experiences. Among their distinct characteristics is the staff's exquisite professionalism which allows you to establish friendly relationships with them, putting you at your ease while letting you make use of the numerous facilities and entertainment available. The possible choices include Residence Hotels, farm holidays, Bed & Breakfasts, camping and much more
A quick glance at the climatic characteristics of Sardinia highlight the fact that the coastal regions enjoy a particularly mild climate and limited cloud-coverage. With an average temperature of +16º C and normal lows somewhere in the neighbourhood of +11º C to +13º C, it's especially possible in the southern part of the Island to go for a swim even in late spring and early fall.
One comes to the conclusion that in Sardinia, true winter resorts don't exist. In fact, it's possible to go skiing during the winter in only in a few areas of the Gennargentu, including Mount La Marmora (elevation 1834 m), highest mountain-top on the entire Island.
Moreover, the entire central region is home to mountain ranges of particular environmental interest including Fonni (1000 m), Sorgono (700 m), Tonara (910 m), Dèsulo (886 m) and Aritzo (796 m).
Geo-natural interest is also sparked by the mountains in Goceano (Mount Rasu 1259 m), in Gallura (Mount Limbara 1359 m), Sarrabus (Mount Sette Fratelli 1023 m) and Barbagia di Seùlo (Mount Arbu 1031 m). We strongly recommend hiking and horseback-riding in these areas. Horseback-riding is easy to do all over the Island thanks to the vast, razed and uncultivated forests scattered here and there, characterised by secondary roads and beaten paths used mostly by sheepherders. Varied scenery and unquestionable charm definitely dominate the Island.
Historically, Sardinians have had an ambivalent relationship with the sea, especially in ancient times when numerous invasions of Arab and Barbaric origin, arose from it. Sardinia was plundered by unscrupulous pirates for centuries.
Unsurprisingly, locals often considered the sea an enemy from which to escape and to stay away.
However in more recent times, this relationship has undergone great change. The love for the sea has come alive with the development of tourism. It's no surprise that tourism and sailing have grown simultaneously, making the Island sailing capital, thanks to its enviable weather conditions and beautiful scenery. Another important element that particularly characterizes Sardinia and this love affair is the wind.
Technically wind is a horizontal movement caused by a void at the equator; air tends to rise meeting with other air masses which have formed at different latitudes. The pressure differences on various points of the earth's surface, caused by thermal, atmospheric variations, create wind.
Due to its geographical position and its particular shape, Sardinia is often hit by strong mistral winds blowing almost constantly from north-west and characterized by gusting winds of up to 100 km/hour but lasting no more than 20 seconds.
Another feature of the Island is the presence of breezes, due to constantly moving air and caused by a difference in temperature between the sea and the earth. This occurs because the thermal capacity of the sea is different than that of the earth. In fact, the earth warms up faster but cools off more slowly and the sea takes longer to warm up but it retains this heat for greater periods of time. During daytime therefore , the earth absorbs the sun's radiation resulting in it being warmer than the sea. At nighttime, the sea "returns' the heat accumulated during the day, causing a change of pressure. This change causes breezes. One deduces therefore that breezes are small-scaled winds typically present along coastlines.
Keeping this distinctiveness in mind, Sardinia becomes a paradise for aquatic sports lovers, above all for sailing and surfing.
Sailing has awakened the dream of freedom in us all and includes safe snorkeling, fishing where allowed, boat-to-land excursions, sun-tanning, sailing and local cuisine on board; discovering charming coastlines and crystal-clear waters of a million colors, all while on board comfortable sailboats that can be rented for a day or for mini week-long cruises. Embarkation usually takes place at the porti turistici (tourist harbors) and the porticcioli principali (main harbors).
In territorial terms, Ogliastra is divided into six zones of differing morphology:
The volcanic mountain of Monte Ferru in Tertenia: situated in the south of Ogliastra is in part of one of the many protected zones of Sardinia for its unparalleled beauty. It is a wide mountain range dotted with valleys which witnessed massive volcanic activity towards the end of the Palaeozoic era.
The scission-metamorphic valley of Pardu-Pelau (Cardedu) is characterised by the various types of erosion, in particular the undermining caused by water in the lower parts of the slopes and in the areas of high inclination.
The heels of Jerzu and Osini are highland plains of chalkstone that are found in the north-occidental area. Their origins are of a complex process that began in the Mesozoic era from the accumulation of arenaceous, chalk and dolomite debris that were present in shallow waters and sequentially emerged from the waters.
Trekking, along with other activities, allows you to visit the uncontaminated zones of our island, where civilisation has not yet arrived. The routes range from those for experts to families and novices. The objective is to experience nature, with its scents, panoramas and tranquillity.
To remember:never go into the mountains alone: the environment is wild, the routes are not signposted, there are no shelters, and an updated map of the pathways does not exist. Professional guides are to be found all over the island. They don't take the fun out of the excursion, but enrich it with information.
* Selvaggio Blu *
The Selvaggio Blu pathway is demanding, considered to be the most demanding in the whole of Italy.
The daily outings last between 5 and 10 hours through dry and rocky terrain, in some parts, it is necessary to use climbing ropes. For seven long days, we miss the comforts of home; it is necessary to renounce certain things, to have tolerance, a sense of humour, and group work.
In a world of stones and rocks you can lose a sense of time. We are at the mercy of the sun, and the sea immersed in a dry, and sometimes brusque and deserted habitat. We seem to become a part of this wild land, surrounded for seven days by imposing mountains, deep chasms, blue seas, and sometimes an absolute silence.
The jar of Teccu in Barisardo, an area created by the volcanic activity of Monte Ferru during the Tertiary or Cainozoic era. The jars were formed following a continuous out flowing of lava from the fissures of the crust rather than from one particular font. Covering the surrounding terrain, it gave birth to fairly thick basaltic plateaus. The basalt present in this area is of a dark grey with intervals of red-black.
The coastal plains, Cea, Barisardo and Cardedu complete the countryside of Ogliastra. These plains are fertile and cultivated marked with streams and rivers. There are dark alluvial deposits dating back to the late Plesiozoic era, and deposits of red pebbles from the earlier part of this same era.
The plains of Barisardo are dominated by rare hilly formations similar to inselbergs that never reach over the height of 100m, while towards the centre of the village, there are deposits of granite pebbles.
Upon arrival at the cove, to the right you can see one of the highest cliffs in Europe; 'Punta Caroddi', frequented by rock-climbers and for alpine sports. It is better to embark on the return journey in the late afternoon during high season due to the heat, and remember that there is a steep climb awaiting you!!!
* Excursion to Cala Mariolu *
Difficulty: easy, at least sturdy trainers are recommended
Points of interest: nature and landscape
Duration: 3 hours approximately of easy trekking
Departing from the plain of Golgo (Baunei), you follow the signposts for Cala Goloritzè for a good part of the way, although, with the help of a guide, at a certain point, there is a deviation to follow. Along the way, you can admire the lush Mediterranean vegetation, old olive groves, and wild animals. For a certain distance, the pathway follows the Salvaggio Blu route through mountains and past the seas of the Gulf of Orosei. The path crosses the 'Serra e Lattone', where you can see a particularly eroded rock formation. From here begins the descent towards the Gulf and the cove Cala Mariolu also known as 'Ispuligi de Nie'. The colour of the sand is breathtaking; we recommend the excursion be undertaken during the spring to avoid the heat of summer. The return journey can be carried out by land or by boat, organised beforehand.
* Excursions also departing from the plains of Golgo for*:
Pedra Longa: cliffs at a height of 123m can also be seen via boat. You can reach the small beach nearby.
Punta Giradili: an excursion of medium difficulty that takes you to see a peak of 732m overlooking the Gulf.
Punta Salinas: a panoramic point overlooking the Cala Goloritzè cove from a height of 400m
Cala Biriola: a beautiful little tropical cove surrounded by one of the largest ilex forests on the coast. A medium - difficult excursion of around 2 hours with return by boat, if pre-organised.
The seas around the island are well adapted to this kind of activity, both for beginners with snorkelling, and for experts with full courses of scuba diving, offering diplomas at various levels. Along the coast of Ogliastra and the Gulf of Orosei, you can admire the various species of marine life, underwater caves, and wrecks.
From the beach of Cala Luna, it is possible to participate in an interesting dive: at a depth of 30mt, there is the wreck of an Italian merchant ship; Il Nasello, sunk during the Second World War. Or at Portu Cuau, resting on the bed is the wreck of the merchant ship; Levante, sunk during the 60's.
The diving points start from the Scoglie Rossi at Arbatax, through the Isle of Ogliastra, Perda Longa, Capo Monte Santo, Cala Scirocco, Cala Tramontana and others.
There are also various kinds of dives; underwater caves, siphons, quick dives, barrier dives, and wrecks. The depths of the dives varies from 8m to 35m according to dive type.
The scuba diving courses can be attended by all at the 'Centro Sub' centre at the tourist port of Santa Maria Navarrese. It is also possible to hire equipment and book guided night dives to see the wrecks and caves along the coastline.
The most evident fact when you study a map of Sardinia, is the approximate parallelism of the occidental and oriental coasts. They are predominantly rocky and of different nature (granite and scission, porphyry and chalk, tracyte and basalt.
The beaches, generally small, are found between the high, rocky coastlines, the major examples can be seen in the gulfs of Oristano, Asinara and Cagliari, in some of these there are high sand dunes (Arbus, Tortolì).
In the north-east part of the island there are high chalk cliffs at Alghero, scissions and granite toward the island of Asinara, while towards the oriental coast we find the 'rias' of Stintino, the wide beaches of Valledoria and Badesi and the granite coasts and the 'rias' of Gallura.
Duration of excursion: 1 day
Distance on foot: 1 hour
Difficulty: medium
Points of interest: nature, botany, geology
It is the deepest canyon in Europe, at 494m with a length of over 5km. Transfer in off-road vehicle to the canyon of Gorropu with tour of the internal, where you can admire the sheer cliff walls and the various species of plant life. An important archaeological site in the area is the Mereu di Gorropu nuragic ruin, situated among the lush woodlands.
*Itinerary: Villaggio Tiscali*
Duration of excursion: 1 day
Distance on foot: 3 hours (both ways)
Difficulty: medium
Points of interest: nature, botany, geology, archaeology
The excursion via off-road vehicle departs for the various villages in the area of Barbagia such as Orgosolo, Fonni, Mamoiada and Gavoi. The area was given this name long ago for the aggression shown to invaders by its inhabitants. The objective of this trip is not only to discover the many ancient traditions but also to make the acquaintance of a very kind and hospitable people
Orgosolo: : a village of many colours, thanks to its Murales and the infinite mystery of Sardinian bandits, of which there are many tales and legends, and have inspired many writers. These legends show the visitor the mystery of times gone by when the stranger 'S'istranzu' was interrogated by the villagers who, upon discovering that his intentions were not of a danger to them, was then welcomed into their homes and treated with great respect
The Murales are murals painted on the walls of houses, village squares, etc. and describe the village's historic struggles against the State, Law, and Capitalism, amongst other injustices suffered by the inhabitants.
Mamoiada:p: a village located at about 10km from Orgosolo, and famous for its ancient carnival characters, for example: Sos Mamuthones: wearing costumes made from sheepskin, cattle bells and carved wooden masks with terrifying expressions.
Gavoi: is a small village in the heart of Barbagia, and is characterised by its old town centre with its buildings of pink granite, red roofs, and balconies of wood or wrought-iron with their cascades of flowers. This particular kind of construction was the inspiration for the writer Padre Angius. Apart from the tradition of construction, there is also a tradition of music. The most well-known instrument made in these parts is the 'Sos tamburinos', made from goat or donkey skin, the 'Sos pipiolos', pipes made from marsh reeds, and the 'Sos triangulos', triangles made from wrought-iron.
In all the villages that form part of the Villages of Barbagia itinerary, it is possible to buy seasonal produce direct from the manufacturers.
*Other off-road itineraries*
Il Supramonte di Urzulei - one of the most provocative corners of the zone, towards the heart of the National Park of Gennargentu. Secular forests, deep canyons, and nuragic towers of white limestone.
Il Supramonte di Orgosolo - realm of the mouflon and the royal eagle, it is also possible to observe one of the few remaining forests of ilex.
Altopiano di Baunei - Ia variable itinerary that allows you to admire the plains of Golgo, and subsequently the coves of Cala Luna and Cala Sisine. Visit the hamlet of Margine, near Baunei, or 'Belvedere' where there are breathtaking views of the entire region of Ogliastra.
Gennargentu - an itinerary departing from Arzana, towards Lake Flumendosa, Perda Liana and the peaks of Gennargentu. On foot you can reach the peak of Punta La Marmora, at a height of 1,834m.
I tacchi di Osini - departing from the village of Osini, a visit to the old district, the Stairs of San Giorgio (a natural monument), the nuragic village, and the Neolithic tombs.
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Boasting white sand, blue water, winding cobbled streets, tear-drop olives, and temperatures reaching 27°C (80°F), the Greek islands are perfect for a European summer beach break.
If you're visiting Athens and feel like an island break but only have one or two days to spare, the Argosaronic offers the perfect opportunity for a rejuvenating getaway. Most of its islands are just a couple of hours away by high-speed hydrofoil, with Aegina close enough to pop over to for lunch and be back by evening.
These four islands – the cosmopolitan Spetses (two hours by hydrofoil), picture-perfect Hydra (90 minutes), pine-clad Poros (one hour) and pleasantly bustling Aegina (40 minutes) – all make invigorating day trips or relaxing weekend breaks. If you do them as a quick side trip from Athens, it makes sense to take a fast boat or hydrofoil rather than the regular ferry: journey times are halved.
Aegina is a world away from the fumes and angst of Athens, with its horse-drawn carriages and pretty neo-classical buildings harking back to its days as Greece's first capital after the War of Independence (for just a year). The biggest island of the Argosaronic, measuring 85 square kilometres (33 square miles) and with a population of 10,000, Aegina is centered around a pleasantly bustling town full of tavernas and cafés overlooking the main harbour.
Not to be missed, 12 kilometres (about eight miles) east of Aegina Town, is the intricate and immaculately preserved fifth-century BC Temple of Aphaia, a local goddess, later identified with Athena. En route are the Monastery of St Nektarios and the island's abandoned, atmospheric medieval capital, Paleohora.
The best spots for a swim are Marathona or Aeginitsa on the west coast, and Kleidi and Keri near the southern village of Perdika – an ideal place for a seaside lunch.
In Aegina town, the Aegenitiko Archontiko (229 702 4968, doubles €70) is traditional and friendly, while Hotel Areti (229 702 3593, doubles €50-€60) offers sea views. In Agia Marina, the Hotel Apollon (229 703 2271, doubles with breakfast €82-€92) offers panoramic views of the Argosaronic from its cliff-side location. In Perdika, Hotel Hippocampus (229 706 1363, doubles €45-€60) is traditional and cosy.
The small, scenic, pine-clad island of Spetses has an exclusive feel, perhaps because of its affluent residents. Cars are banned, so a scooter or comfortable walking shoes are required in order to explore the charming courtyards and grand neo-classical mansions of the port capital Spetses Town. Horse-drawn carriages are a romantic, but expensive, alternative.
The majestic Mexis Mansion in the town centre, which once belonged to the island's first governor, Hadziyiannis Mexis, is home to the Museum of Spetses. As well as displaying relics from the 1821 Greek War of Independence, it houses the bones of Spetsiot heroine Laskarina Bouboulina, a leading figure in the fight against the Turks.
The best beaches are at Agia Anarghiri and Agia Paraskevi, a few kilometres further west. Water taxis are an exhilarating way for groups to get to secluded beaches.
A short walk from Spetses town, in Kounoupitsa, the traditional Economou Mansion (229 807 3400, www.spetsestravel.gr, doubles from €185) is much loved for its huge balconies. Also in Kounoupitsa is the luxurious Nissia (229 807 5000, www.nissia.gr, doubles from €245). For more affordable comfort, try the Yachting Club Inn (229 807 3400, www.spetsestravel.gr, doubles from €85), near the beach, half a mile from town. Zoe's Club (229 807 4447, www.zoesclub.gr, apartments for two €150-€245) is a small complex of luxurious suites in central Spetses. Armatahotel (229 807 2683, www.armatahotel.gr, closed Nov-Feb, doubles from €90) is a boutique venue that has been converted from a traditional island home.
Arriving on this picturesque gem of an island is like stepping into a painting. The distinctive neo-classical stone mansions of Hydra Town rise above the picture-pretty port, where cafés teem with customers, and donkeys await their next expedition along cobbled lanes. Hydra is twice the size of neighbouring Spetses but has an even smaller population of around 3,000.
For spectacular sea views, follow Boundouri, a pebbly path winding upwards from the port to the fishing village of Kamini. Alternatively, climb the mountain from town to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, the adjacent Convent of St Efpraxia and the nearby uninhabited Monastery of St Triada - views from the top make up for the one-hour trek.
Mandraki and Vlichos are the best beaches near the main harbour, but for more secluded spots, head to Bisti and Agios Nikolaos on the west of the island or Limioniza in the south.
The stylish Bratsera (229 805 3971, www.bratserahotel.com, closed Oct-Mar, doubles €140-€215) is set in a restored 19th-century sponge-processing factory. At the Orloff (229 805 2564, www.orloff.gr, closed Nov-Apr, doubles €160-€220) guests can enjoy breakfast in a flower-filled courtyard. Both are within walking distance of the port. Hotel Mistral (229 805 2509, www.hotelmistral.gr, doubles €120-€150) offers rooms in a traditional stone mansion with a cool yard.
Poros is a lively, pine-covered island close to some of the most striking archaeological sites in the Peloponnese, and home to around 4,000 inhabitants. Poros (meaning 'ford' or 'crossing') is actually two islands – Sferia (the tiny volcanic peninsula that is home to Poros town) and the larger Kalabria – separated by a shallow artificial canal.
Poros town's skyline is dominated by the Clock Tower, which looms over the café-lined waterfront. On the west of the islan is the glorious Villa Galini, famous for having accommodated Greek Nobel-winning poet George Seferis and US writer Henry Miller.
Also worth seeing are Constantinos Parthenis's magnificent wall paintings at the Cathedral of St George.
Good swimming spots include Neorion Bay and Kanali (north and south of Poros Town respectively), and the pretty sheltered cove of Agapi (or the Love Bay).
The Sto Roloi guesthouse (229 802 5808, www.storoloi-poros.gr, doubles €75-€150, villa with private pool €250) is housed in a restored neo-classical mansion behind the port. For minimalist luxury and great views, the Poros Image Hotel (229 802 2216, www.porosimage.gr, doubles €130-€150, suite €265) has a prime location on the waterfront at Neorion Bay. A cheaper option is the Hotel Saga (229 802 5400, 229 802 5132, www.sagahotelporos.com, doubles €45-€75, suite €75-135), with large balconies overlooking Kanali Bay.
Flight time 3.5-4hrs mins from the UK to Athens.
Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (Athens airport)
Transport The airport is linked by taxis, metro line 3, the suburban railway the Airport Express busses, which run all night. If you're planning on travelling by boat in August, make sure you're reserved your tickets well in advance. For information on routes and timetables, visit www.greekferries.gr and www.piraeusferry.co.uk.
Easily Crete's most beautiful and atmospheric city, the western port of Chania is essentially Venetian. Most wanderings will be spent in the old town, but a visit to the bustling covered market, which marks the boundary between the Venetian-Ottoman districts and the modern city, is worthwhile.
A warren of alleys leads down to the waterfront, dominated on the east by massive Venetian arsenals and the mosque of the Janissaries, and on the west by row upon row of taverna and café tables, where locals and tourists congregate. This inner port is embraced by the Naval Museum/fortress on one side, the Venetian lighthouse on the other.
On the main street, Halidon, the basilica of San Francisco contains the only remnants of the Minoan palace and Greco-Roman Kydonia you're likely to see. Exploring the back streets will reveal attractive and original restaurants, bars, galleries, shops and hotels. Look for the restored Itz Hayyim Synagogue among them and seek out the less frequented Splantzia quarter with its minaret.
Chania makes a fine base for day trips to Akrotiri's monasteries, beyond Souda Bay, drives into the White Mountains, and the trek down the Samaria Gorge, or to the 50,000sqm Water Park Anopolis, at Anopolis, for wave-pools and racetracks.
Flight time 3 hrs-3hrs15 mins from the UK.
Airport Crete-Ioannis Daskaloyiannis-Souda (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/hania.htm) is nine miles east.
Transport The airport is linked by 4-5 buses daily (20mins). Taxi €15.
The most well-known of the verdant Ionian islands, Corfu lies just off Albania, a large enough island to contain an attractive unspoiled hinterland behind the stretches of package resorts thrown up in the 1960s.
The main town of Corfu is a bustling capital, close to the airport and ferries for the mainland and Italy. It comprises historic quarters squeezed between forts constructed by various invaders who have occupied the island over the last millennium – including the British, who came to Corfu in the 19th century.
The narrow alleyways of Campiello, Mandouki and a once thriving Jewish neighbourhood jostle for space between a handful of churches and museums. Don't miss the icons in the cathedral or pre-Christian mosaics in the Byzantine Museum.
The island's Archaeological Museum is also impressive, with Neolithic and Ancient Greek finds. Evidence of British occupation includes the Palace of Saints Michael and George, where the High Commissioner lived, and a cemetery with ornate memorials.
Popular day trips include the nearby islands of Vlaherna and Pondikonissi. At the island's northern tip, DJ base Kassiopi is a mecca for party-goers, while windsurfers flock to Avlaki.
Flight time 3hrs - 4hrs from the UK.
Airport Kapodistrias International (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/kerk.htm) is two miles from Corfu town.
Transport There are no buses from the airport to town but Nos.5 and 6 run along the main road (€3-€6). Taxi €15-20. It is easy to get around Corfu town on foot, though there are buses.
Crete's biggest city would never make it through the first round of a beauty contest. It is noisy and chaotic; its architecture a muddle of competing styles. But Heraklion has a lively charm, wonderful eateries and a dozen or so landmarks that are worth ferreting out.
The port's Venetian fortress, vaulted arsenals, plus four kilometres of walls proclaim La Serenissima's 460 years of domination, relinquished in 1669 only after a 22-year siege by the Turks, who held on until 1898. The Historical Museum, off the waterfront, contains exhibits from the Byzantine through Ottoman eras as well as the Battle of Crete.
Of course, Crete's most celebrated phase was its first, the Minoan, and the finds in the city's Archaeological Museum – gold, pottery, frescoes from Neolithic to Roman – are incomparable.
Heraklion's pulse beats fastest around Market Street, bordered by three Venetian fountains. Near the 17th-century Morosini (Lion) fountain, you'll find the basilica of San Marco/Municipal Gallery, the Venetian Loggia/Town Hall, Agios Titos, which the Turks had converted to a mosque, chic boutiques, and the stalls spilling over with luscious local products. Above the New Gate, scene of summer concerts, the Martinengo bastion holds writer Nikos Kazantzakis's grave.
The Minoan palace of Knossos is only 5 km south of Heraklion.
Flight time approx. 3hrs 15 mins from the UK.
Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/irak.htm) is three miles from town.
Transport Shuttle buses depart every 10 mins. Taxi €5-15. The centre is easily walkable.
This city, in the southern Peloponnese, stands between the Mediterranean and the endless silvery grove that produces Kalamata's famous tear-drop olives.
For decades, it was chiefly known as the gateway to the western Mani, but since the mid 90s there have been many reasons to linger. First is the annual International Dance Festival held in the third week of July. Most performances take place in the courtyard theatre of the medieval castle built by French Crusaders on Mycenaean foundations. The castle overlooks the old town with its elegant neo-classical buildings, lively main square and tempting, traditional food shops.
The Archaeological Museum conjures up a civilisation at perennial odds with its aggressive neighbour, Sparta, while the Folklore Museum depicts Kalamata's gentility two centuries ago and its declaration of independence from the Ottomans in 1821, two days before the rest of Greece.
The town's long, clean beach lined with medium-sized hotels and good tavernas could delay your departure for the treks and towers of the Mani or a trip to explore Ancient Messene. The site, 19 miles north of Kalamata on Mt Ithomi, is one of the most impressive in the Peloponnese. On-going excavations have laid bare the major buildings of this fourth-century BC city and dozens of beautiful sculptures.
Flight time 4hrs from the UK.
Airport Kalamata (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/kalam.htm), four miles west of the city, is linked by regular buses.
Transport Taxi €15-20. There is a good bus network and plans for electronic rail (ULR).
The book and film connection, courtesy of Louis de Bernieres and Captain Corelli's Mandolin, has placed Kefalonia firmly on the holiday map, and there is lots to like here. This is a big, green island with the bluest water in the Ionian, lots of beaches and dramatic mountain scenery (some of the coastal drives, with steep drops and hairpin bends, are not for nervous passengers).
Fiskardo, in the north, is a strong contender for the 'prettiest village' title, but some may find it just a bit too prettified. Those who like their fishing villages a bit more authentic may prefer Assos, on the west coast – it has the requisite tavernas under plane trees and there's an adequate beach with clean water right beside the quay. Motor boats can be rented in both villages.
Between Assos and Fiskardo, Kefalonia's most scenically spectacular beach at Myrtos is pleasantly undeveloped – mainly because it is at the end of a giddy series of hairpin bends that wind their way down from the main coast road to a crescent of white sand and blue water beneath looming limestone cliffs. Although there are few places to stay here, Myrtos gets crowded in summer: arrive early if you want a place to lay your towel.
The bigger beaches are on the south coast, and it's here, closest to the airport, that Kefalonia has become most commercialised. The busiest resorts are Makris Yialos and Platis Yialos. Further east, Lourdas (also known as Lourdata) has half a mile of sandy beach and an attractive little village with shops, tavernas, and cafés but no blaring disco-bars. Skala is another popular low-key beach resort, while Kato Katelios and Ratzakli, near the south-east tip of the island, are reckoned to be the finest beaches on Kefalonia. Argostoli, the island capital, is a surprisingly sophisticated small town, with a pedestrianised main drag lined with cafés and bars (patronised more by local residents than by visitors).
If Kefalonia has one drawback, it is a dearth of sightseeing opportunities. An earthquake in 1953 levelled many of the Italianate buildings that were a legacy of its centuries under Venetian rule, leaving the battered ramparts of Aghios Georghios Castle (above the modern village of Peratata) as the island's most imposing historic relic. It's worth visiting if only for the view across the patchwork of fertile plains to the mountainous heart of the island.
The sights that most visitors remember longest are from the natural world. Deep within Kefalonia's limestone core, deep grottos have been carved out by aeons of winter rains. Many are off-limits to casual visitors, but the boat trip through the Melissani Cave, where a deep turquoise pool some 200 metres long is lit by sunlight entering through the gap where the cavern's roof caved in during the 1953 earthquake, is unforgettable.
Dominating the southern part of the island is the 1628-metre peak of Mt Ainos, one of the highest summits in the Greek islands. With slopes covered in Kefalonian fir, plane trees, lemon groves and gnarled olive trees, it is an attractive walk for those with plenty of energy.
Kefalonia is only 12 miles from the mainland, with several ferries daily from the east coast ports of Sami and Poros to Killini on the west coast of the Peloponnese. This makes it possible to take a day trip to ancient Olympia (about 90 minutes drive from Killini) or to visit the ruined, but still spectacular, medieval castle at Chlemoutsi. Several ferries daily also make the short hop to smaller, quieter, Ithaki, with its perfect natural harbour.
Flight time 4hrs 15mins from the UK.
Airport Kos (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/kos.htm) is 16 miles west of Kos town.
Transport The airport is served by KTEL buses from the roundabout. Taxi €25. A mini-train travels around town.
Boasting top brands of ouzo and olive oil alongside impressive antiquities and Europe's only petrified forest, Lesbos (Lesvos in Greek) has managed to achieve a good balance between a self-sufficient economy and a successful tourist industry. Mytilene, the capital, may be a bustling university town but it also accommodates a Hellenistic theatre, a Roman aqueduct and a massive Roman/Venetian castle. Go north to Molyvos and you'll find pure elegance: the town's red-tiled roofs spill down from the lofty Byzantine/Venetian castle to the harbour below; it's a stroller's paradise of cobbled streets with ancient fountains, a covered market and waterside cafes. Not far away, Orpheus's head and lyre are said to have washed up on the shore, giving Lesvians a special gift for music and poetry.
Of course, Lesbos's main claim to fame is the fact that the poetess Sappho came from the island – from the small west coast village of Eresos, now a popular lesbian venue. Close to Eresos is the petrified forest, created by volcanic action 20 million years ago, with fantastically colourful tree trunks up to 20 metres long. A drive around pine-covered Mount Olympus will land you in the faded grandeur of Plomari, olive oil hub and origin of the country's most famous ouzo brand.
Flight time 3hrs 30 mins from the UK.
Airport Odysseus Elytis (+30 22510 61590) is five miles south of Mytilene.
Transport Taxi €8. Mytilene bus station (+30 22510 28873).
Narrow, mountainous Kos, the second-largest island in the Dodecanese, is a heady mix of fascinating antiquity and mass tourism. Hippocrates, father of scientific medicine, was born here in the fifth century BC.
The remains of the Asklepion complex, built after his death as both treatment and research centre, is the island's premier ancient site. Kos town is full of Hellenistic and Roman remains and has its fair share of Italianate public buildings (they were in use from 1912 to 1943).
Still dominating the harbour is the castle of the Knights of St John, built in the 14th century as the crusaders' riposte to Ottoman aggression. Opposite its entrance is the so-called Hippocrates plane tree, under which the master was said to teach. Unlikely – it's old but not that old.
For the most picturesque inland villages drive up the forested slopes of Mount Dikeos in the area known as Asfendiou. A small winding road leads up as far as Zia (it's overrun by tour buses for sunset views). The best and least-developed beaches are on the little neck of land on the south coast near Antimahia. For a dramatic contrast, visit neighbouring Nisyros, a volcanic island where you can walk on lava.
Flight time 4hrs 15mins from the UK.
Airport Kos (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/kos.htm) is 16 miles west of Kos town.
Transport The airport is served by KTEL buses from the roundabout. Taxi €25. A mini-train travels around town.
Wildly off the beaten track, Greece's eighth largest island, opposite the entrance to the Dardanelles, offers a rare glimpse of Aegean life barely touched by tourism. The main town, Myrina, straddles a promontory of black volcanic rock encircled by the crenellated walls of a Byzantine Italian-Turkish fortress. From here, you have a good view of Myrina's two waterfronts: Romeikos Yialos or Greek Beach, with tavernas, neo-classical houses and the Archaeological Museum lined up along a strip of ochre shingle; and Tourkikos Yialos, where the buildings are humbler and the sand finer. The fishing port with its wall-to-wall taverna tables and the ferry landing are on this side.
The rest of the island is a peaceful blend of rolling wheat fields, vineyards, open bays, well-camouflaged air force bases, and shallow lakes. Moudros, at the back of the biggest bay, saw the launching of Churchill's disastrous Gallipoli campaign in 1915. East of it, at Poliochni, lie the ruins of what may be Europe's first city, dating back to the fifth millennium BC. There is little left of the sanctuary of the pre-Olympian Kabeiroi to the north, but don't miss Hephaistia and its elegant, newly restored Greco-Roman theatre. Limnos's beaches are not world-class but they're not mobbed either.
From Limnos you can board a boat to Samothrace, Lesbos and Agios Efstratios.
Flight time 4hrs from the UK.
Airport Limnos (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/limnos.htm) is 14 miles east of Myrina.
Transport Taxi €15. Bus services are infrequent.
Mykonos has a lot of the things you expect from a small Cycladic island: sandy beaches, clean water, scuba diving, photogenic windmills, a pretty whitewashed hora (capital) – but the real magnet is its nightlife.
Mykonos may be busy and expensive but it does have style. Once considered an exclusively gay resort, this is no longer the case. Dress the part and wander down to Little Venice at sunset, stop for a drink in one of the evocative waterfront bars, drop into the nearby art galleries, fashion shops, or jewellery stores. Maybe take dinner near the port and then head to the nearby clubs and discos or, for a bit more sophistication, try some of the bars around Enaplon Dinameon like Aroma or Celebrities.
By day, the hora is a delightful cluster of sparkling white houses and alleys, full of little churches and chapels, with colour provided by bushes of bougainvillea and hibiscus.
In the town's Archaeological Museum you'll find pottery from neighbouring Delos, a good reminder that you should take an excursion to the most important ancient site in the Cyclades, birthplace of the divine twins Apollo and Artemis.
Flight time 3.5hrs from the UK.
Airport Mykonos (+30 228 902 8720) is two miles south-east of town.
Transport The airport is served by irregular buses. Taxi €5. There are two bus stations at the harbour and Lakka. Local buses run frequently.
Tourist Information www.mykonosgreece.com.
Most of the passengers who fly into Preveza head straight for the green island of Lefkada, 12 miles from the airport.
The Ionian's fourth largest island, Lefkada has become the sailing and wind-surfing capital of Greece. The west coast is a succession of gorgeous beaches tucked between increasingly high limestone cliffs and the peacock-hued sea. From the most precipitous rocks at the southern tip of the island, there's a splendid view of Ithaka and Kephalonia, as well as numerous smaller neighbours. You can take day trips to many of them from Vassiliki and Nydri, Lefkada's chief resort, on the lush, lagoon-like east coast. Nydri faces Skorpios, the late Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis's private islet, still off limits, and Meganisi, a quieter version of Lefkada with three villages, pleasant beaches and sea caves.
Lefkada town boasts the Ionian's largest and best equipped marina and its funkiest architecture.
Nowhere else in Greece will you see houses faced with corrugated metal and painted every colour of the rainbow. Most of Lefkada's stone buildings collapsed in a disastrous earthquake in 1948 but baroque churches in the Venetian style are reminiscent of the Italians' long presence.
From Lefkada you can visit Parga, the Roman ruins of Nikopolis, and of course the low-key port of Preveza.
Flight time 3hrs from the UK.
Airport Aktion National (+30 26820 22355) is four miles from Preveza town.
Transport The airport is served by buses meeting charter flights. Taxi costs about €10 or €30 to Lefkada island. The bus station is on Leoforos Irinis.
With a multitude of sandy beaches and a spectacular medieval town of grandiose buildings and winding cobbled streets, it's no surprise that Rhodes is one of Greece's top destinations.
Always an important force in antiquity, Rhodes briefly overtook Athens in the third century BC as a centre for the arts, though its subsequent prosperity was checkered. The heaviest imprint on the Old Town was made by the Knights of St John (1309-1522), whose order drew crusaders from all over Europe. Divided into langues (people of the same tongue), the Knights each built their own auberge, a hostel with private chapel and dining hall.
Elegant Ippoton Street is a seamless run of auberges, their coats of arms displayed on the walls. At one end is the Palace of the Grand Master, at the other is what used to be the Knights' Hospital, now the Archaeological Museum. The Palace, most of which was destroyed in 1856 in the latter years of Ottoman rule, was restored (as was much else) by the Italians, who occupied the island from 1912 to 1943.
Walk south from the Palace and you'll encounter the most eye-catching Turkish building in Rhodes – the very large pink Suleyman Mosque. Still used by the island's small Muslim community, it is open to all 1-2pm daily.
For those sandy beaches, follow the east coast, going beyond Tsambika to miss the worst of the crowds. This route will also lead you to the town of Lindos, where the Knights's Castle assimilated the ancient city's acropolis and a Doric temple of Athena to create a magnificent architectural hybrid.
Flight time 4hrs from the UK.
Airport Rhodes- Paradisi (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/rhod.htm) is eight miles south-west of Rhodes Town.
Transport The airport is served by a fairly frequent bus 6am-10.30pm. Taxi €13. The town is walkable, though there is a good bus service (+30 22410 27706/+30 22410 36370).
Unspoilt mountain villages, the intriguing town of Pythagorio and some fine beaches along the western coast do much to compensate for Samos's negatives – its over-eager embrace of package tourism and the damage caused by wildfires.
The island's most celebrated historical period is the sixth century BC, when it was under the rule of the tyrant Polykrates, who liked to do things big. Herodotus tells us that he commissioned the largest harbour, the largest temple complex and the longest tunnel of that era. All were in Pythagorio (named after Pythagoras of theorem fame, another resident).
The harbour is now under water but the ruins of the Heraion sanctuary give you a feel for its scale; you can also explore the first 100 metres of the staggering kilometre-long Eupalinus Tunnel, used for water supplies. A fine archaeological museum in the unremarkable capital of Vathy houses the tallest surviving kouros (nude male statue) from antiquity.
For atmospheric mountain villages, with fine views and tavernas, drive to Vourliotes and Manolates in the north of the island. There are great beaches around Potami, a few miles west of Karlovassi; follow the footpaths west from here. This piece of coastline is a protected area for the monk seal. The Turkish coast is close, so don't miss the chance to visit the ancient site of Ephesus.
Flight time 3hrs 30 mins from the UK.
Airport Samos International (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/samos.htm) is nine miles south-west of Vathy and two miles south-west of Pythagorio.
Transport Taxis only are available. They cost around €18 to Vathy or €10 to Pythagorio. There is a regular bus service between the two towns (+30 22730 27262). Taxi +30 22730 28404.
Santorini is, quite simply, the most spectacular of all the Greek islands, with an awesome crescent of multicoloured cliffs rising from a deep, blue, sea-flooded caldera that was created almost 4,000 years ago by one of the mightiest volcanic events in human history. The resulting tsunami destroyed the Minoan culture – based on Crete, around 80 miles south of Santorini – and some archaeologists suggest it inspired the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis.
A chain of pretty, whitewashed villages runs around the crater rim from the island capital Thira north to Firostefani and Imerovigli and then to Oia, at the island's northern tip. These villages are home to charming boutique hotels, sharing the same splendid sunset views. Oia, which was partly destroyed and evacuated after an earth tremor in 1953, has been almost entirely rebuilt since the 1980s as a desperately chic, colourful village of gorgeous hotels, smart cocktail bars and restaurants, and boutiques selling locally designed clothes and silver jewellery.
Santorini's beaches – along with its airport – are on the east coast and are famed for their black volcanic sand. Kamari, closest to the airport, is the island's only proper beach resort, with a clutch of mid-priced package holiday hotels and self-catering apartments. Unless your budget's really tight, a pool is essential: Santorini's beaches are swept on summer afternoons by scorching winds.
The island's other big beach is Perissa, separated from Kamari by the 566-metre bulge of Profitis Ilias, Santorini's highest hill. Perissa has its share of places to stay – mostly at the lower end of the market – and is less busy than Kamari.
Inland, Santorini at first glance looks unprepossessing, with treeless fields of ashen volcanic soil separated by low stone walls. Look more closely, and you'll see most of these unpromising patches of land are dotted with grapevines. Santorini's soil is surprisingly fertile and the island produces some of Greece's best wines, which can be sampled at the Boutari Wine Centre.
For all its history, Santorini isn't big on old buildings and ancient monuments. Atop Profitis Ilias is the medieval monastery of the same name (modest clothing is essential for a visit – no exposed midriffs or knees). Nearby are the scattered, fallen walls and patches of mosaic floor that mark the site of Ancient Thera. At Akrotiri, on the southern tip of the island, archaeologists have unearthed relics of Europe's oldest civilisation, including walls, mosaics and frescoes.
Santorini's nearest neighbour islands, Aspronisi and Thirassia, lie tantalisingly close, across the caldera, and are popular destinations for all-day or sunset booze cruises. If you fancy travelling further afield, there are frequent ferries, catamarans and hydrofoils to Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and other islands in the Cyclades group, and southward to Crete (www.gtp.gr).
Flight time 3hrs 15mins from the UK.
Airport Thira National (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/santor.htm) is two miles south-east of Thira, linked by twice-hourly buses (€1.20, 30mins). Taxi €7.
For 300 years the Venetians called their prize possession the Flower of the East because of its fertile hills, vineyards and gracious town. They ignoredthe long sandy beaches, white cliffs and sea caves that make it a holiday island par excellence. The presence of British tour companies has lessened the appeal of some of the best beaches – especially Laganas, Argasi and Alykes. Endangered loggerhead turtles continue to try to lay their eggs there, creating tensions between local proprietors, tourists and ecologists. Nevertheless, there is progress towards coexistence, notably at beautiful Yerakas, at the tip of the peninsula opposite Laganas.
Three attractions bring in the crowds: the grottoes in the cliffs at Keri; the Blue Caves at the north of the island; and Shipwreck Beach (the most photographed of all, best reached by boat from Skinari).
Zakynthos Town crumbled in the earthquake and fire of 1953. What you see today is a faithful re-creation of the original.
Don't miss the churches (they were rebuilt stone by honey-coloured stone) and the excellent Post-Byzantine Museum on Dionysios Solomos Square (+30 269 50 47 714), named after the island's most famous poet. Agiou Markou Square, with the Solomos Museum (+30 269 50 28 982), is livelier and more commercial.
The Venetian castle at Bokhali, above the town, has splendid views.
Flight time 3hrs 15 mins from the UK.
Airport Zakynthos (www.hcaa-eleng.gr/zakinth.htm) is two miles south-west of Zakynthos Town.
Transport No airport bus service. Taxi €10. There are buses from Zakynthos Town bus station (42 Filita, +30 269 50 22 255) to the resorts.
More information about destinations and transport in Greece can be found on at www.visitgreece.gr.
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Cut and paste thumbnails never do justice to the Greek islands, or anywhere else, and it's pity Time Out give room for hogwash like this. Try (http://www.greekisland.co.uk) <a href="http://www.greekisland.co.uk/ target="_blank">Greek Island Postcards</a> for a decent in-depth guide.
totally agree. a ridiculously long article of useless and empty information written by "editors" who've obviously never been to Greece. too many repeated, fluffy adjectives. errors everywhere. missed all the main beaches and attractions of the islands. was this article supposed to help the Greek economy?
I agree with the previous commentator. There are some glaring errors in here, and the article is way too long (scroll cramp) to keep one's attention with regurgitated writing from elsewhere.
Zakynthos is not in the Aegean sea, but in the Ionian sea, therefore the Aegean adventure is an unfortunate choice for a title.
Average day temperatures highly exceed 27C, top temperatures reach 44C over a period of days.
Kefalonia's airport links refer to Kos.
I didnt have the time to read the rest but I do hope it is more accurate.
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Antibodies to Lamins - FocusOn 028
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Acris Antibodies offers a full panel of antibodies to lamin A, B and C. These antibodies are suitable for various applications like immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or western blotting.
Lamins are intermediate filament-type proteins which form major components of the nuclear lamina. Lamins form dimers through their rod domain and interact with chromatin and integral proteins of the inner nuclear membrane through binding sites located in their carboxy-terminal globular tail. Mammals have two main type lamins, A and B.
B-type lamins
B-type lamins B1 and B2 are encoded by two distinct genes, LMNB1 and LMNB2 (Höger et al. 1990). Lamin B3 is a germ cell specific protein generated by differential splicing and alternative polyadenylation of the LMNB2 gene (Furukawa et al. 1993). B-type lamins undergo a series of modifications, such as farnesylation and phosphorylation. Increased phosphorylation of the lamins occurs before envelope disintegration and probably plays a role in regulating lamin associations.
A-type lamins
A-type lamins A and C are derived by differential splicing and alternative poly-adenylation from one gene, the LMNA gene. Mutations in LMNA have been shown to cause a whole range of human disorders, including autosomal dominant and recessive forms of Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD2/3), Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD1B), dilated cardiomyopathy (conduction-system disease, CMD1A), familial autosomal domi-nant partial lipodystrophy (Dunnigan variety, FPLD), autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT2B1), mandibuloacral dysplasia (MAD), Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), lipoatrophy with diabetes, hepatic steatosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and leukomelanodermic papules (LDHPC), Werner syndrome (WRN) and cardiocutaneous progeria syndrome (CCPS).
Lamin A is a 664 amino acid protein with a molecular weight of 70 kDa (calculated 74,139 Da) and a pI of 7.0 (theoretical pI 7.4). Lamin A consists of a central rod domain flanked by hydrophobic N- and C-terminal domains. After farnesylation at the CAAX-box motif, the 18 most C-terminal amino acids of lamin A are removed by proteolytic cleavage to generate the mature lamin A protein (Hennekes et al. 1994).
Lamin C (572 amino acids) differs from lamin A after amino acid 566, containing an alternative 6 amino acid C-terminal end (VSGSRR).
- Höger TH et al.
Characterization of a second highly conserved B-type lamin present in cells previously thought to contain only a single B-type lamin. Chromosoma, Oct 1990; 99(6): 379-90. [PMID 2102682 ] - Furukawa K et al.
cDNA cloning of a germ cell specific lamin B3 from mouse spermatocytes and analysis of its function by ectopic expression in somatic cells. EMBO J, Jan 1993; 12(1): 97-106. [PMID 8094052 ] - Hennekes E et al.
The role of isoprenylation in membrane attachment of nuclear lamins. A single point mutation prevents proteolytic cleavage of the lamin A precursor and confers membrane binding properties. J Cell Sci, Apr 1994; 107 (Pt 4): 1019-29. [PMID 8056827 ]
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Games that Defined the Generation
Two weeks ago, I asked the Gamevain staff to write up their picks for games of the generation. Per my usual, I gave as little restrictions as possible, because I will publish anything. The result has exceeded my expectations. Mark kicked us off with some amazing titles that will be remembered for years. Anne Marie reminded us that influential can come from the most humble origins, and Austin removed generational barriers to bring us a fantastic lineup that will continue to shape how games are made.
So what does that leave me with?
I've been called a video game hipster before, and by looking at my list, I would be hard pressed to argue against that accusation. My own personal tastes in games does tend to fall into the indie territory. Even for my non indie picks, they certainly are not mainstream. I think this has less to do with my love of indie and more for my love of retro games. I enjoy arcade style games that want you to dump more quarters into it because they're unfair. I adore old style graphics because of the range of emotions that can be expressed with pixels. I especially am fond of demonstrations of putting fun before all other aspects. With those ideals in mind, lets look at my personal picks for the games of the generation.
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Extend the Functionality of vSphere
VMware vSphere provides an API and SDK environment to allow customers and independent software vendors (ISV) to enhance and extend the functionality of vSphere. Within the realm of VMware vSphere storage virtualization, the following APIs exist:
VMware vSphere API for Data Protection
The VMware vSphere APIs for Data Protection enable backup software to protect system, application, and user data in your virtual machines in a simple and scalable way. These APIs enable backup software to:
- Perform full, differential, and incremental image backup and restore of virtual machines.
- Perform file-level backup of virtual machines using supported Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Ensure data consistency by using Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS) for virtual machines running supported Microsoft Windows operating systems.
VMware vSphere API for Array Integration
The vSphere API for Array Integration (VAAI) was first introduced with vSphere 4.1 enabling offloading specific tasks to storage arrays. The 4.1 release had support for three primitives:
- Full Copy, enabling the storage array to make full copies of data within the array.
- Block Zeroing, enabling the array to zero out large numbers of blocks.
- Hardware Assisted Locking, providing an alternative mechanism to SCSI reservations to protect VMFS metadata during updates.
With vSphere 5.0, support for the VAAI primitives have been enhanced and additional primitives have been introduced:
- SCSI Standardization by T10 compliancy for Full Copy, Block Zeroing and Hardware Assisted Locking
- Thin Provisioning, allowing for the reclamation of unused space for and monitoring of space usage for Thin Provisioned LUNs
- Hardware Acceleration for NAS
- Enhanced Hardware Assisted Locking
T10 Compliancy
vSphere 4.1 introduced T10 compliancy for Block Zeroing. This allowed offloading block zeroing tasks to the array for storage vendors utilizing the T10 standards with a default shipped plugin. vSphere 5.0 introduces enhanced support for T10 allowing for the usage of VAAI primitives without the need to install a plugin and enabling support for many additional storage devices. See http://www.t10.org for more info on SCSi standards.
Array-based Thin Provisioning
vSphere 5.0 introduces multiple VAAI enhancements for environments using Array based Thin Provisioning capabilities. Historically the two major challenges of thin provisioned LUNs have been the reclamation of dead space and the challenges around monitoring space usage. VAAI Thin Provisioning introduces:
- Dead Space Reclamation: Dead space reclamation offers the ability to reclaim blocks of a thin provisioned LUN on the array when a virtual disk is deleted or migrated to a different datastore using Storage vMotion. Historically, when VMs were migrated from a datastore, the blocks used by the VM prior to the migration were still being reported as in-use by the array. This meant that usage statistics from the storage array could be misleading and expensive disk space could possibly be wasted. With this new VAAI primitive the storage device will be informed that the blocks are no longer used, resulting in better reporting of disk space consumption and allowing for the reclamation of these unused blocks.
- Out Of Space Conditions: An Out Of Space Condition is the nightmare of every storage and virtualization administrator in array based thin provisioned environments. Storage Over-Subscription in thin provisioned environments could lead to catastrophic scenarios when an out of space condition is encountered. vSphere 5.0 mitigates these problems and simplifies storage management through the addition of advanced warnings and errors when threshold are reached for thin-provisioned datastores. These enhancements include mechanisms to temporary pause a virtual machine when disk space is exhausted allowing for the allocation of additional space to the datastore or the migration of an existing virtual machine without resulting in the failure of the virtual machine.
Hardware Acceleration for NAS
Hardware Acceleration for NAS will allow for faster provisioning and the use of thick virtual disk through two newly introduced VAAI primitives:
- Full File Clone - Similar to Full Copy. Allows virtual disks to be cloned by the NAS device
- Reserve Space - Allows creation of thick virtual disk files on NAS.
Full File Clone enables fast provisioning of virtual machines on NAS devices similar to the experience "Full Copy" provided for iSCSI/FC arrays.
Prior to vSphere 5.0 a virtual disk was created as a thin provisioned disk did not allow for the creation of a thick disk. Starting with vSphere 5.0, VAAI NAS extensions allow NAS vendors to reserve space for an entire virtual disk. This enables the creation thick disks on NFS datastores. Note: NAS VAAI plugins are not shipped with vSphere 5.0. These plugins are developed and distributed by storage vendors, but signed by VMware's certification program to guarantee quality.
Enhanced Hardware Assisted Locking
It should also be noted that the ATS primitive has been extended in vSphere 5.0/VMFS-5 to cover even more operations, resulting in even better performance.
VMware vSphere API for multi-path
Leveraging third party storage vendor multi-path software capabilities was introduced in vSphere 4.0 through a modular storage architecture that allows storage partners to write a plug-in for their specific capabilities. This pluggable storage architecture is enabled by the vSphere API for Multi-Pathing. These modules can communicate with the intelligence running in the storage array to determine the best path selection, as well as leveraging parallel paths to increase performance and reliability of the I/O from the ESX to the storage array.
VMware APIs for Storage Awareness
VMware vStorage APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA) is a new set of APIs that enable vCenter to see the capabilities of storage array LUNs and corresponding datastores. With visibility into capabilities underlying a datastore, it is much easier to select the appropriate disk for virtual machine placement. Storage capabilities, such as RAID level, Thin or Thick Provisioned, Replication State and much more can now be made visible within vCenter. VASA eliminates the need for maintaining complex spreadsheets detailing the storage capabilities of each LUN needed to guarantee the correct SLA to virtual machines. VASA forms the basis for a new capability in VMware vSphere, called "Profile Driven Storage".


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Largely subjective, but do you think there are any programmers who get rich doing just that: programming? It is a career, but an advancing career?
Sure there are a few folks who make it big, but the % of full financial success programming I would venture is low. Is this a field of work for simply the love of it?
Update: I should have specified further that yes indeed numerous named persons have become financially wealthy from some of their programming endeavors. I do not believe however that the rate of equal financial success is equal to that of--say--stock brokers (despite the last few years)


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