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#31
Happy Greek Easter!
Water means life on planet earth: Empoli, between the villages of Halandra and the so interestingly named village, Aphrodisia. The magic side of mount Amani, Northern Chios.
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#31
Happy Greek Easter!
Water means life on planet earth: Empoli, between the villages of Halandra and the so interestingly named village, Aphrodisia. The magic side of mount Amani, Northern Chios.
#GreekEaster2020
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#32
“The Unseen Sailor” (Αφανής Ναύτης) - this bronze stands near the school I graduated from at Vrontados, north of Chios town. The isle of Oinnousses in the distance.
In memory of all the sailors lost at Sea, @CmaCreek
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#32
“The Unseen Sailor” (Αφανής Ναύτης) - this bronze stands near the school I graduated from at Vrontados, north of Chios town. The isle of Oinnousses in the distance.
In memory of all the sailors lost at Sea, @CmaCreek
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#33
Two pine trees, no vertigo sufferers, bent by the ferocious, monstrous Pityokamptes*.
On top of Mount Aipos, above Vrontados town. Turkey is seen in the distance.
*Interstingly, there is a village in Chios called Pityos.
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#33
Two pine trees, no vertigo sufferers, bent by the ferocious, monstrous Pityokamptes*.
On top of Mount Aipos, above Vrontados town. Turkey is seen in the distance.
*Interstingly, there is a village in Chios called Pityos.
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#34
Honeysuckle and jasmine.
Can you smell the Chian scent?
I can.
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#34
Honeysuckle and jasmine.
Can you smell the Chian scent?
I can.
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#35
Somewhere between the village of Karyes in Central Chios and Chios town, stands this beautiful viaduct structure, “της κόρης το γιοφύρι”. St George might cross it on his horse today.
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#35
Somewhere between the village of Karyes in Central Chios and Chios town, stands this beautiful viaduct structure, “της κόρης το γιοφύρι”. St George might cross it on his horse today.
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#36
Is “rock” the best foundation for any structure? Civil Engineers please confirm. Anavatos, Central Chios - mesmerising architecture in complete harmony with its habitat and that sheer cliff (450m/ 1475ft).
A magical place.
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#36
Is “rock” the best foundation for any structure? Civil Engineers please confirm. Anavatos, Central Chios - mesmerising architecture in complete harmony with its habitat and that sheer cliff (450m/ 1475ft).
A magical place.
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#37
I am not telling you, I repeatI am not going to tell you where this place is.
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#37
I am not telling you, I repeatI am not going to tell you where this place is.
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#38
Down Pravateion mount and with views to the sea, here is Nea Moni, an 11th century monastery of world culture/heritage with frescos and mosaics of unique beauty. It was built by Byzantine emperor Constantine IX Monomachos.
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#38
Down Pravateion mount and with views to the sea, here is Nea Moni, an 11th century monastery of world culture/heritage with frescos and mosaics of unique beauty. It was built by Byzantine emperor Constantine IX Monomachos.
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#39
Harsh time, still beautiful. Somewhere near Volissos, Charming, Northern Chios.
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#39
Harsh time, still beautiful. Somewhere near Volissos, Charming, Northern Chios.
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#40
Chios’ priceless diamonds. Masticha crystals handled and washed by the most priceless hands.
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#40
Chios’ priceless diamonds. Masticha crystals handled and washed by the most priceless hands.
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#41
Can you make an alcoholic drink from figs? In traditional copper stills and it is called souma!
The fruits are gathered, dried and fermented in large barrels with water and yeast at the end of summer.
Souma for the gods!
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#41
Can you make an alcoholic drink from figs? In traditional copper stills and it is called souma!
The fruits are gathered, dried and fermented in large barrels with water and yeast at the end of summer.
Souma for the gods!
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#42
Narrow streets, charming architecture and beautiful houses- the village of Vessa- another medieval gem in Southern Chios.
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#42
Narrow streets, charming architecture and beautiful houses- the village of Vessa- another medieval gem in Southern Chios.
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#43
The simplicity of a beautifully constructed stone wall and arch, the chestnut beam. The resurrection of a sleeping beauty - My house dated 1855, coming back to life in 2001 - at the village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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#43
The simplicity of a beautifully constructed stone wall and arch, the chestnut beam. The resurrection of a sleeping beauty - My house dated 1855, coming back to life in 2001 - at the village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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#44
Did I read many years ago (yes it was in The Guardian) that Chios is the Tuscany of Greece?Perhaps Tuscany is the Chios of Italy.
Outside my house at the village of Patrika, Southern Chios, still looks the same since 2003.
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#44
Did I read many years ago (yes it was in The Guardian) that Chios is the Tuscany of Greece?Perhaps Tuscany is the Chios of Italy.
Outside my house at the village of Patrika, Southern Chios, still looks the same since 2003.
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#45
Spring in the city of Chios at the island of Chios - once, part of the Great Ottoman Empire and a favourite of the Sultan because of its masticha natural gum.
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#45
Spring in the city of Chios at the island of Chios - once, part of the Great Ottoman Empire and a favourite of the Sultan because of its masticha natural gum.
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#46
The northern Chios coastline is as unspoiled and tranquil as is beautiful. Looking down the sea near the village of Keramos, a place that was also known for its mines, extracting stibnite ore for antimony production.
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#46
The northern Chios coastline is as unspoiled and tranquil as is beautiful. Looking down the sea near the village of Keramos, a place that was also known for its mines, extracting stibnite ore for antimony production.
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#47
Precious beautiful bush growing on the blessed soil. Masticha tree- it gives you joy, but you need to hurt it first.
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#47
Precious beautiful bush growing on the blessed soil. Masticha tree- it gives you joy, but you need to hurt it first.
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#48
Rocks around the black stones, immersed in the clearest and coldest water. “Mavra Volia” double bay beach at the other side of Apollo temple, near Emporios in Southern Chios.
A gem of natural beauty.
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#48
Rocks around the black stones, immersed in the clearest and coldest water. “Mavra Volia” double bay beach at the other side of Apollo temple, near Emporios in Southern Chios.
A gem of natural beauty.
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#49
“I hear those voices that will not be drowned”, in Benjamin Britten’s opera “Peter Grimes”.
The voices of the waves from the coastline in North Western Chios are deafening. Near the village of Nenitouria.
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#49
“I hear those voices that will not be drowned”, in Benjamin Britten’s opera “Peter Grimes”.
The voices of the waves from the coastline in North Western Chios are deafening. Near the village of Nenitouria.
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#50
Some super view from above Chios town towards the town and the sea- the light is magical in the early hours of a spring morning
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#50
Some super view from above Chios town towards the town and the sea- the light is magical in the early hours of a spring morning
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#51
The liner vessel on her way to Mytilini from Chios Harbour at dusk. As it passes by Vrontados shores, my home town of youth. Turkey coastline in the distance.
-(άλλος για Χίο τράβηξε κι άλλος για Μυτιλήνη...)-
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#51
The liner vessel on her way to Mytilini from Chios Harbour at dusk. As it passes by Vrontados shores, my home town of youth. Turkey coastline in the distance.
-(άλλος για Χίο τράβηξε κι άλλος για Μυτιλήνη...)-
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#52
Τhe rolling hills are so soothing to look at and the cypresses piercing the sky on a fine spring day.
Outside the Byzantine monastery of Nea Moni at the slopes of pine covered Pravation mount, in Central Chios.
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#52
Τhe rolling hills are so soothing to look at and the cypresses piercing the sky on a fine spring day.
Outside the Byzantine monastery of Nea Moni at the slopes of pine covered Pravation mount, in Central Chios.
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#53
A stunning example of medieval architecture at the village of Avgonima, Western Chios. Built at to top of the hill with wonderful views to the North Aegean archipelago. Near to Anavatos, the “Mystras” of Chios.
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#53
A stunning example of medieval architecture at the village of Avgonima, Western Chios. Built at to top of the hill with wonderful views to the North Aegean archipelago. Near to Anavatos, the “Mystras” of Chios.
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#54
A Rothko blue sea, facing North East of Chios, with the view to a cluster of small islands called Oinousses. I would fish rock urchins at the shores of Oinousses with my uncle when I was a kid. Blue is the colour.
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#54
A Rothko blue sea, facing North East of Chios, with the view to a cluster of small islands called Oinousses. I would fish rock urchins at the shores of Oinousses with my uncle when I was a kid. Blue is the colour.
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#55
As rural as it gets. Near the village of Agio Galas (“Holy Milk”), in Northern Chios. The labyrinth cave nearby is one of two in Chios. The cave chambers are decorated with stalactite complexes, or else, “dripping milk”.
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#55
As rural as it gets. Near the village of Agio Galas (“Holy Milk”), in Northern Chios. The labyrinth cave nearby is one of two in Chios. The cave chambers are decorated with stalactite complexes, or else, “dripping milk”.
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#56
Sunset from the beach near the fishing village of Lithi, Western Chios. A grey spring day of silver and amber beauty.
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#56
Sunset from the beach near the fishing village of Lithi, Western Chios. A grey spring day of silver and amber beauty.
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#57
As you travel down south by the western coast from the village of Sidirounta, a long beach facing west- clear waters and the Aegean Sea at your feet.
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#57
As you travel down south by the western coast from the village of Sidirounta, a long beach facing west- clear waters and the Aegean Sea at your feet.
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#58
An alley in the “Kampos” quarters. At 6km south of town, Kampos is widely known for the impressive mansions and their citrus fruit gardens created by the Genoese. It has been the home for Byzantine and Genoese aristocracy.
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#58
An alley in the “Kampos” quarters. At 6km south of town, Kampos is widely known for the impressive mansions and their citrus fruit gardens created by the Genoese. It has been the home for Byzantine and Genoese aristocracy.
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#59
Almost at the very tip of Southern Chios and at the bottom of the hill with the temple of Apollo, there is the small fishing village of Emporios - here is the full moon the other day, over the calm waters of the Harbour.
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#59
Almost at the very tip of Southern Chios and at the bottom of the hill with the temple of Apollo, there is the small fishing village of Emporios - here is the full moon the other day, over the calm waters of the Harbour.
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#61
Driving up from the town towards Northern Chios and on the Eastern coastline, you come to the cute fishing village of Lagada. The best seafood with ouzo and grilled octopus especially, is still the best in the world.
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#61
Driving up from the town towards Northern Chios and on the Eastern coastline, you come to the cute fishing village of Lagada. The best seafood with ouzo and grilled octopus especially, is still the best in the world.
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#62
Who says that there are windmills only in Mykonos. Just outside Chios town, these lovely structures have been restored recently. Late 19th century / early 20th original construction.
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#62
Who says that there are windmills only in Mykonos. Just outside Chios town, these lovely structures have been restored recently. Late 19th century / early 20th original construction.
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#63
As a 12 year old and until my graduation, I would come out from the High School gate at the town of Vrontados, 5km from Chios town, cross the road and stare at this seafront -
then start walking home.
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#63
As a 12 year old and until my graduation, I would come out from the High School gate at the town of Vrontados, 5km from Chios town, cross the road and stare at this seafront -
then start walking home.
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#64
Chios town Harbour by night, who needs Monaco.
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#64
Chios town Harbour by night, who needs Monaco.
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#65
Every year on 1st of October, the fishing season would officially start. Here is a “trata”, a fishing boat sailing away - for the freshest and most tasty fish in the world. Lucky child me.
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#65
Every year on 1st of October, the fishing season would officially start. Here is a “trata”, a fishing boat sailing away - for the freshest and most tasty fish in the world. Lucky child me.
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#66
Do I need words?
Amades beach, northern Chios.
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#66
Do I need words?
Amades beach, northern Chios.
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#67
A view from my terrace most likely out of the agenda this summer. But no virus can stop anyone of us thinking about what makes us happy. The village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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#67
A view from my terrace most likely out of the agenda this summer. But no virus can stop anyone of us thinking about what makes us happy. The village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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#68
Ancient ships would pick from these shores beautiful amphorae containing Chian wine- the famous “Ariousios oinos”, made from grapes at the slopes of Amani Mount. Exporting it to the Ancient world, the Romans and beyond.
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#68
Ancient ships would pick from these shores beautiful amphorae containing Chian wine- the famous “Ariousios oinos”, made from grapes at the slopes of Amani Mount. Exporting it to the Ancient world, the Romans and beyond.
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#69
No, it’s not Tuscany.
On a slope, rising above the olive groves, the masticha bushes, the almond trees but not as high as the cypress trees. A magical place nevertheless. The village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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#69
No, it’s not Tuscany.
On a slope, rising above the olive groves, the masticha bushes, the almond trees but not as high as the cypress trees. A magical place nevertheless. The village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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#70
Down at the little harbour and the taverna “The Three Windmills” near the family home I grew up in the town of Vrontados. Chios in the years of (post) Corona.
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#70
Down at the little harbour and the taverna “The Three Windmills” near the family home I grew up in the town of Vrontados. Chios in the years of (post) Corona.
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#71
Down the wriggly road, surrounded with masticha and olive trees from the village of Patrika down to the sea: the golden and sandy Komi beach. The rolling hills of Emporios in the distance, along with the islet of Venetiko.
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#71
Down the wriggly road, surrounded with masticha and olive trees from the village of Patrika down to the sea: the golden and sandy Komi beach. The rolling hills of Emporios in the distance, along with the islet of Venetiko.
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#72
Like a good fountain pen’s nib, the Southern tip of Chios is a piece of beauty. Black-blue sea, black-blue volcanic ink, black-blue grey pebbles. “Mavros Yialos” and yolo.
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#72
Like a good fountain pen’s nib, the Southern tip of Chios is a piece of beauty. Black-blue sea, black-blue volcanic ink, black-blue grey pebbles. “Mavros Yialos” and yolo.
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#73
The goats are good climbers, naturally, it seems they may be good swimmers too. Near the old monastery “Mirsinidi”, a couple of kilometres north of Vrontados town on the east coast.
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#73
The goats are good climbers, naturally, it seems they may be good swimmers too. Near the old monastery “Mirsinidi”, a couple of kilometres north of Vrontados town on the east coast.
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#74
That western coastline- wild and beautiful. Elinda beach, a natural sheltered little paradise, the Aegean at your feet.
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#74
That western coastline- wild and beautiful. Elinda beach, a natural sheltered little paradise, the Aegean at your feet.
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#75
At my home town of Vrontados, there is a rock formation called “Daskalopetra” (teacher’s rock)- linked with the blind poet Homer. It is most likely a sanctuary of Cybele, goddess of fertility, worshiped in ancient Chios.
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#75
At my home town of Vrontados, there is a rock formation called “Daskalopetra” (teacher’s rock)- linked with the blind poet Homer. It is most likely a sanctuary of Cybele, goddess of fertility, worshiped in ancient Chios.
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#76
The last miner’s residence, a cenotaph to remind us those who died at the mines of Keramos, Northern Chios (late 19th-early 20th century). Known for stibnite ore for antimony production, they closed in 1954. Thanks to DP.
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#76
The last miner’s residence, a cenotaph to remind us those who died at the mines of Keramos, Northern Chios (late 19th-early 20th century). Known for stibnite ore for antimony production, they closed in 1954. Thanks to DP.
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#77
The village of Pyrgi, in the Cultural Heritage for Humanity list of UNESCO- a masticha production centre for centuries, with famous house decorations: black + white decorative motifs in different shapes. Past and present!
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#77
The village of Pyrgi, in the Cultural Heritage for Humanity list of UNESCO- a masticha production centre for centuries, with famous house decorations: black + white decorative motifs in different shapes. Past and present!
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#78
“The frying pan” or in Greek, “Tigani” beach. When nature’s pencil goes silly - drawing lines and curves at will fro fun. West coastline.
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#78
“The frying pan” or in Greek, “Tigani” beach. When nature’s pencil goes silly - drawing lines and curves at will fro fun. West coastline.
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#79
The blessed masticha tree ready and prepared to cry. The white compound on the soil and around the trunk is ready to receive the tears, as preparations for the season would be under way this time of the year.
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#79
The blessed masticha tree ready and prepared to cry. The white compound on the soil and around the trunk is ready to receive the tears, as preparations for the season would be under way this time of the year.
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#80
The mouth of Chios Harbour, with a view to the Turkish coastline opposite- you may hear the cockerels from across the straits.
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#80
The mouth of Chios Harbour, with a view to the Turkish coastline opposite- you may hear the cockerels from across the straits.
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#81
A view of the castle of Volissos in northern Chios, with also the village on the side. Uninterrupted view to the Aegean Archipelago and southern Chios.
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#81
A view of the castle of Volissos in northern Chios, with also the village on the side. Uninterrupted view to the Aegean Archipelago and southern Chios.
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#83
Sunset at “Limnia” beach, North-Western Chios: Down the hill from the lovely, very “cosmopolitan”, popular and lively village of Volissos.
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#83
Sunset at “Limnia” beach, North-Western Chios: Down the hill from the lovely, very “cosmopolitan”, popular and lively village of Volissos.
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#84
You may know that Chios is famous in the world because of the masticha (natural gum) production - what you probably don’t know is that Chios is also full of unusual and rare orchids.
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#84
You may know that Chios is famous in the world because of the masticha (natural gum) production - what you probably don’t know is that Chios is also full of unusual and rare orchids.
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#85
Gone fishing.
Down at Vrontados and near the Taverna “Mouria” (The Mulberry Tree), north of Chios town. Asia Minor coastline in the distance- where my fisherman grandfather came from to Chios in the early 1920s.
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#85
Gone fishing.
Down at Vrontados and near the Taverna “Mouria” (The Mulberry Tree), north of Chios town. Asia Minor coastline in the distance- where my fisherman grandfather came from to Chios in the early 1920s.
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#86
Another “I am not telling you where” post.
Western Chios, the best I can do.
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#86
Another “I am not telling you where” post.
Western Chios, the best I can do.
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#87
The medieval village of Mesta, in Southern Chios. You will enter a maze of beauty, google it up.😌
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#87
The medieval village of Mesta, in Southern Chios. You will enter a maze of beauty, google it up.😌
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#88
North to South, South to North, the west coast of Chios is truly magical. Never tired.
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#88
North to South, South to North, the west coast of Chios is truly magical. Never tired.
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#89
Bird’s eye view, down the coast near the village of Sikiada, Northeast Chios.
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#89
Bird’s eye view, down the coast near the village of Sikiada, Northeast Chios.
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#90
Never tired of posting the ghost village, Anavatos, central Chios. You may touch the sky, drink souma* and talk to God.
*local alcoholic drink made from figs.
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#90
Never tired of posting the ghost village, Anavatos, central Chios. You may touch the sky, drink souma* and talk to God.
*local alcoholic drink made from figs.
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#91
The evenings at Apothika beach are just divine, in Southern Chios - after visiting the medieval village of Mesta- little paradise.
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#91
The evenings at Apothika beach are just divine, in Southern Chios - after visiting the medieval village of Mesta- little paradise.
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#92
It is the Chian summer and here is another beach and calm seas near the village of Kardamyla, Northeastern Chios. A place which a lot of Chian seamen come from.
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#92
It is the Chian summer and here is another beach and calm seas near the village of Kardamyla, Northeastern Chios. A place which a lot of Chian seamen come from.
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#93
When the pine and other trees fall down into the sea- near the village of Lagada, Northeast Chios.
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#93
When the pine and other trees fall down into the sea- near the village of Lagada, Northeast Chios.
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#94
Calm and clear- and the “resting rocks” were a bonus after endless swimming as a child. At Daskalopetra beach in Vrontados, North of Chios town.
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Calm and clear- and the “resting rocks” were a bonus after endless swimming as a child. At Daskalopetra beach in Vrontados, North of Chios town.
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#96
“Kato Fana” beach in Southern Chios. The remains of “Fanaios Apollo” temple is near by- Fana was a place of worship with the long tradition that began in 9th century BC, continued in the glorious phases of the archaic era.
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#96
“Kato Fana” beach in Southern Chios. The remains of “Fanaios Apollo” temple is near by- Fana was a place of worship with the long tradition that began in 9th century BC, continued in the glorious phases of the archaic era.
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#97
A rare photo from Jurassic period in Chios.
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#97
A rare photo from Jurassic period in Chios.
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#98
Some famous citrus fruits of “Kampos” in Chios. Through centuries, exported all over Europe and beyond at the time.
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#98
Some famous citrus fruits of “Kampos” in Chios. Through centuries, exported all over Europe and beyond at the time.
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#100
Celebratory 100th entry and it must be another visit to the lovely beach of “Vourlidia”. Almost at the most Southern tip of Chios, with a spectacular view from the top of the cliff- the isle of Venetiko in the distance
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#100
Celebratory 100th entry and it must be another visit to the lovely beach of “Vourlidia”. Almost at the most Southern tip of Chios, with a spectacular view from the top of the cliff- the isle of Venetiko in the distance
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#101
Sun setting as seen from the islands of Oinousses complex in the Northeast Chios archipelago- Chios in the distance.
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#101
Sun setting as seen from the islands of Oinousses complex in the Northeast Chios archipelago- Chios in the distance.
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#102
The sea, wonderful sea we can only see from afar this summer. Western Chios.
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#102
The sea, wonderful sea we can only see from afar this summer. Western Chios.
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#103
Summer holidays start when the ferry enters the port of Chios. The light experience early in the morning, when the sun rises from the coastline of Asia Minor is just beautiful.
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Summer holidays start when the ferry enters the port of Chios. The light experience early in the morning, when the sun rises from the coastline of Asia Minor is just beautiful.
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#104
And here is “Cavo Melaniós”, the most Western tip in Northern Chios.
“The Aegean Sea is not just light and the sea. It enters into the peoples’ hearts and becomes a heart beat”.
Ilias Venezis, Greek writer.
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#104
And here is “Cavo Melaniós”, the most Western tip in Northern Chios.
“The Aegean Sea is not just light and the sea. It enters into the peoples’ hearts and becomes a heart beat”.
Ilias Venezis, Greek writer.
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#105
No traffic lights and that is a true problem at Homer’s mountain of Aipos, above Vrontados town. Central East of Chios.
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#105
No traffic lights and that is a true problem at Homer’s mountain of Aipos, above Vrontados town. Central East of Chios.
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#106
Blue lagoon? The water colours are like this naturally, believe me. The double bay beach of Agia Dynamis, down-hill from the medieval village of Olympoi - Southern Chios.
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#106
Blue lagoon? The water colours are like this naturally, believe me. The double bay beach of Agia Dynamis, down-hill from the medieval village of Olympoi - Southern Chios.
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#107
Fishing boat at dawn, “trata”, coming back to shelter at the harbour of the lovely seaside village of Katarraktis, Southern Chios.
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#107
Fishing boat at dawn, “trata”, coming back to shelter at the harbour of the lovely seaside village of Katarraktis, Southern Chios.
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#108
Quaint and humble, the village of Armolia in Southern Chios- modern times have affected and masked its beauty but a tradition in ceramics and pottery is still there.
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#108
Quaint and humble, the village of Armolia in Southern Chios- modern times have affected and masked its beauty but a tradition in ceramics and pottery is still there.
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#109
Not exactly Mount Athos but religion and monasteries are a strong element in the island’s historical landscape. Mirsinidi monastery outside the town of Vrontados- a view from the North and towards Chios town.
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#109
Not exactly Mount Athos but religion and monasteries are a strong element in the island’s historical landscape. Mirsinidi monastery outside the town of Vrontados- a view from the North and towards Chios town.
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#110
The pretty village of Sidirounta, on the hill with views to the Aegean Sea. Western Chios.
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#110
The pretty village of Sidirounta, on the hill with views to the Aegean Sea. Western Chios.
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#111
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The straits between Chios and Asia Minor, the Turkish coastline of Cesme peninsula. Chios town from the top of the mountain at the near side.
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The straits between Chios and Asia Minor, the Turkish coastline of Cesme peninsula. Chios town from the top of the mountain at the near side.
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#112
Orthogonal symmetry, straight lines and arches meet happily, in harmony with the stunning surrounding nature. #Anavatos: The ghost village of monumental beauty in Central Chios.
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Orthogonal symmetry, straight lines and arches meet happily, in harmony with the stunning surrounding nature. #Anavatos: The ghost village of monumental beauty in Central Chios.
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#113
The wonderful beach of Avlonià - late afternoon/ early evening, Soutern Chios.
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The wonderful beach of Avlonià - late afternoon/ early evening, Soutern Chios.
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#114
The long beach of Mánagros at dusk, breaking the waves and our hearts. Near the village of Sidiroúnta, North Western Chios.
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#114
The long beach of Mánagros at dusk, breaking the waves and our hearts. Near the village of Sidiroúnta, North Western Chios.
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#115
Rocky and quiet. Somewhere in Southern Chios.
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#115
Rocky and quiet. Somewhere in Southern Chios.
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#116
Away from the shore of Merikoúnta beach, those quiet times from the 1970s: with Polaroid cameras and sloping seas. South Western, magnificent Chios.
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#116
Away from the shore of Merikoúnta beach, those quiet times from the 1970s: with Polaroid cameras and sloping seas. South Western, magnificent Chios.
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#117
Red on “loulaki” (light lilac) walls, the plum type tomatoes crop of the summer months will be sown in a string through the green stock. At the fabulous village of Pyrgí, Southern Chios.
Thanks AT.
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#117
Red on “loulaki” (light lilac) walls, the plum type tomatoes crop of the summer months will be sown in a string through the green stock. At the fabulous village of Pyrgí, Southern Chios.
Thanks AT.
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#118
‘Tis the masticha season. Anywhere in the South.
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#118
‘Tis the masticha season. Anywhere in the South.
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#120
The cave of “Sykiá” is located near the village of Olympoi in Southern Chios. Maximum depth 55 meters. Its interior full of stalactites and stalagmites is exceptional, making it one of the best of its kind in Greece.
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#120
The cave of “Sykiá” is located near the village of Olympoi in Southern Chios. Maximum depth 55 meters. Its interior full of stalactites and stalagmites is exceptional, making it one of the best of its kind in Greece.
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#121
There is no Scylla or Charybdis here- just beautiful, clear waters.
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#121
There is no Scylla or Charybdis here- just beautiful, clear waters.
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#122
The beautiful bay of Elinda, Western Chios.
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#122
The beautiful bay of Elinda, Western Chios.
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#123
Midieval character and beauty is not about the village of Mesta, but also other villages in Southern Chios. Here is Kalamotí, neglected over the years and savaged at parts, but the right eyes can see the hidden treasures.
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#123
Midieval character and beauty is not about the village of Mesta, but also other villages in Southern Chios. Here is Kalamotí, neglected over the years and savaged at parts, but the right eyes can see the hidden treasures.
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#124
Marvellous location and geologically impressive rock formations: the Apothíka beach, Southern Chios.
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#124
Marvellous location and geologically impressive rock formations: the Apothíka beach, Southern Chios.
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#125
Doors and stairs, natural beams and relief arches- house interiors at the village of Patrika, Southern Chios. You must be fit and athletic to climb up and down- when are you visiting me?
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#125
Doors and stairs, natural beams and relief arches- house interiors at the village of Patrika, Southern Chios. You must be fit and athletic to climb up and down- when are you visiting me?
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#126
Cont’d... /2/
On offer a chair to read by the window and Soren’s paintings, a watermelon sofa to rest. A whale from Rye Harbour and Poole British pottery- either way those Genovese windows will protected you from pirates.
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#126
Cont’d... /2/
On offer a chair to read by the window and Soren’s paintings, a watermelon sofa to rest. A whale from Rye Harbour and Poole British pottery- either way those Genovese windows will protected you from pirates.
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#127
Cont’d.../3/
There will be cOzmosis food on the table (hurry up🤓). You are a keen riser or a sky gazer? You go up the stairs to the terrace to view the sea during the day, or the stars at night before sleep in a cariola.
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#127
Cont’d.../3/
There will be cOzmosis food on the table (hurry up🤓). You are a keen riser or a sky gazer? You go up the stairs to the terrace to view the sea during the day, or the stars at night before sleep in a cariola.
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#129
Humans and saints observe social distancing at the village of Pityos, North Central Chios.
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#129
Humans and saints observe social distancing at the village of Pityos, North Central Chios.
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#130
Growing up, fishing was part of my life - the town and the fishing harbour of Vrontados, 5km North of Chios town.
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#130
Growing up, fishing was part of my life - the town and the fishing harbour of Vrontados, 5km North of Chios town.
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#131
The pine trees are ready for a dip in the sea.
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#131
The pine trees are ready for a dip in the sea.
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#133
Cinema in the open air at these difficult times, next to the groves of masticha trees on the side of the hill- outside the fabulous Masticha Museum near the village of Pyrgí, Southern Chios: my little idea of paradise.
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#133
Cinema in the open air at these difficult times, next to the groves of masticha trees on the side of the hill- outside the fabulous Masticha Museum near the village of Pyrgí, Southern Chios: my little idea of paradise.
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#134
Breaking the waves, at Trahíli beach. Wonderful Western Chios.
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#134
Breaking the waves, at Trahíli beach. Wonderful Western Chios.
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#135
Such a lovely, yet forgotten, the village of Véssa, central Southern Chios.
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#135
Such a lovely, yet forgotten, the village of Véssa, central Southern Chios.
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#136
Gazing North to South, endless blue. At the village of Avgónima, facing West, Central Chios.
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#136
Gazing North to South, endless blue. At the village of Avgónima, facing West, Central Chios.
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#137
Kids at school just before the summer break- from another era- Chios, 1960s.
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#137
Kids at school just before the summer break- from another era- Chios, 1960s.
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#138
Social distancing in the sea, faces a ferry apart - somewhere at the beach of Lilikás, downhill from the village of Patrika. Southern Chios.
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#138
Social distancing in the sea, faces a ferry apart - somewhere at the beach of Lilikás, downhill from the village of Patrika. Southern Chios.
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#139
Sunset as seen from the village of Lithí, Western Chios. The island of Psará in the distance to the right.
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#139
Sunset as seen from the village of Lithí, Western Chios. The island of Psará in the distance to the right.
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#140
The sea is around the corner after the next bend, I promise. Meanwhile, breath the fresh pine air.
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#140
The sea is around the corner after the next bend, I promise. Meanwhile, breath the fresh pine air.
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Not so choppy waters for the moored fishing boat, the natural harbour of the village of Lagáda, North East Chios.
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Not so choppy waters for the moored fishing boat, the natural harbour of the village of Lagáda, North East Chios.
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When the sky and the sea are joined at the hip. Merikoúnta beach, South Western Chios.
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When the sky and the sea are joined at the hip. Merikoúnta beach, South Western Chios.
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Once it was an olive press, dear @Art_OliveOil. Now it is a ghosts’ refuge at the village of Melaniós, Northern Chios and at its most western point.
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Once it was an olive press, dear @Art_OliveOil. Now it is a ghosts’ refuge at the village of Melaniós, Northern Chios and at its most western point.
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It has the unusual name of Potamoí this small bay on the way from the village of Eláta to the village of Mestá. Blue-green waters.
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It has the unusual name of Potamoí this small bay on the way from the village of Eláta to the village of Mestá. Blue-green waters.
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My little town of Vrontados, looking down from the mountain of Aípos to the Homer’s stone rock by the sea. Tuscany looks similarly beautiful, lucky Tuscany.
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My little town of Vrontados, looking down from the mountain of Aípos to the Homer’s stone rock by the sea. Tuscany looks similarly beautiful, lucky Tuscany.
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Deep blue sea, down hill from the village of Nenitoúria. Undistrubed coastline, big Aegean waves, seaweed on the beach. Jacques Cousteau would be interested.
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Deep blue sea, down hill from the village of Nenitoúria. Undistrubed coastline, big Aegean waves, seaweed on the beach. Jacques Cousteau would be interested.
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An old mansion in unique area of Kámpos, at the southern part of Chios town. When the Genovese and the Venetians were battling away for the ownership of Chios.
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An old mansion in unique area of Kámpos, at the southern part of Chios town. When the Genovese and the Venetians were battling away for the ownership of Chios.
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150
“Xystó”: The impressive render decorations at the village of Pyrgí, central southern Chios. In fabulous black and white because they are black and white.
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“Xystó”: The impressive render decorations at the village of Pyrgí, central southern Chios. In fabulous black and white because they are black and white.
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Blue and white the Northern Aegean, Chian way.
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Blue and white the Northern Aegean, Chian way.
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Black pebbles and blue ink sea. At the foot of the hill of Apollo, the dusk is closing in fast, Southern Chios.
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Black pebbles and blue ink sea. At the foot of the hill of Apollo, the dusk is closing in fast, Southern Chios.
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Kómi bay at dusk - down hill from the village of Patrika, with the peach sky surrounding the hill of Apollo in the distance. Southern Chios.
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Kómi bay at dusk - down hill from the village of Patrika, with the peach sky surrounding the hill of Apollo in the distance. Southern Chios.
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You can see them, they cannot see you. The pirates that is. Small openings, intelligent architecture from the Genovese.
My castle house the village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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You can see them, they cannot see you. The pirates that is. Small openings, intelligent architecture from the Genovese.
My castle house the village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
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Layers of beauty, horizontal and vertical.
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Layers of beauty, horizontal and vertical.
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(Νot so Bloody) Mary on the Rocks. Village of Ághio Gálas, Northern Chios.
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(Νot so Bloody) Mary on the Rocks. Village of Ághio Gálas, Northern Chios.
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Calmness and clarity in the Aegean. Western Chios.
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Calmness and clarity in the Aegean. Western Chios.
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The tiny village of Pantoukiós, a natural bay and some of the best of ouzo mezé in the island. North of Chios town.
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The tiny village of Pantoukiós, a natural bay and some of the best of ouzo mezé in the island. North of Chios town.
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Table is ready, where once was the stable. At the masticha village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
Special, virtual guests today:
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Table is ready, where once was the stable. At the masticha village of Patrika, Southern Chios.
Special, virtual guests today:
@Panagrod21 @thanasisnostimo @MarigoLilouko @Theurgia_Goetia
