A few facts on Chios, where we go tomorrow, that I just learned:
Chios claims to be the birthplace of Homer the poet
Birthplace of the ancient mathematician Hippocrates
Birthplace of Oenopides, ancient mathematician.
Oenopion, a legendary king, is said to have brought winemaking to the island.
Archermus (6th century BC) sculptor
Athenis (6th century BC) sculptor
Bupalus (6th century BC) sculptor
Glaucus (7th-6th century BC) prominent early welder; credited by Herodotus with inventing "the art of welding" (Histories, 1.25)
Ion of Chios (c.490-c.420 BC) learned writer of prose and poetry, historian and philosopher.
Theopompus of Chios (378-ca.320) rhetorical historian
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We're looking forward to seeing the pictures - Chios and Mykonos have us pretty excited, Athens too. We checked the Mykonos weather today - looks cold and rainy and maybe windy (light rain/thunder/wind gusts), but we wish we were with you (weather keeps things interesting, and hey, it's the Aegean!). The net says the Mykonos night life is world famous - we can see you guys there enjoying mojitos, etc. We learned about mojitos from you, all of your postings are highly educational for us. Hope you have a great time, and glad the Cyprus visa is finally in reach.
Jan and Al
Thanks grandma and al :) We think of you all of the time and can't wait for you to visit us soon. Miss you so much!!!!!
Love you!
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