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                <title>Mesta</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Located in the south west up-country of Chios island, Mesta is a well preserved Byzantine village, with houses all tied tightly together in a closed and compact form and cobbled and narrow streets. <br><br>You feel like you are back centuries in the past, in another ancient world. People who live there are very kind and outgoing, and say “hello” to everyone they meet. It happened to me to join a party in a hidden street, where some people were singing traditional songs, clapping hands and dancing. Very charming atmosphere!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Taquille Island: Stationery and Fruit</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Fruit is prohibitively expensive for islanders, and stationery is a very welcome gift for the children.<br><br>If staying overnight, you'll be allocated a family home to stay by the island council or elders. This is to ensure income from tourists gets spread fairly.<br><br>You can buy the fruit on the edge of Lake Titicaca, and just give it out to islanders you encounter walking up from the boat and in the town.<br><br>If you would like to visit the school, go with your guide to ask to donate stationery for/to the children.<br><br>You may find it one of the most rewarding aspects of your trip.]]></description>
                
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