Chios (c) 2003

This island has had many names througth the centuries. It has been called the Snake island,
the island of Pines, the Long island becouse of its shape and it finally came to be called
Chios. It is also called Island of the Mastix.

If you are interested in a short historical list - please follow this link.

Monastery Agios Minas, situated on top of a hill, where in the year 1822 turkish slaughterd nearly 6000 people. Bones and skulls are stored in six wall closets in a chapel.	This is the traditional way to decorate his home, called Xystá.
This is the 'Porta Maggiore', the former main entrance of the ancient city of Chios.	Chios harbour, the seaside.
Our accomodation in Karfas, the Golden Sand Hotel.	Karfas, the main street near the hotel. If you like to get more information about Karfas, please follow this link.
Somewhat excited, Max is awaiting the check-in.	Successfully arrived at the Vienna International Airport after one week of holiday. This plane (in the front) is a Fokker 70.
This is the first boarding pass of Maximilian. Maybe there will be others...