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    so after all the walking and swimming under the hot sun, grabbing a large bowl with ice cream is necessary...: by my-memories, Views[763]
         		 in most greek islands, roads are too narrow for cars to pass so they still use donkeys for carrying things and people..: by my-memories, Views[776]
         		 a must do while in a greek island. drink a frozen beer in a small tavern near the sea..: by my-memories, Views[1009]
         		 small roads full with blooming flowers its a characteristic of greek islands: by my-memories, Views[804]
         		 sparkling blue waters, golden sand and nature all around. a place like heaven...: by my-memories, Views[897]
     
    Newborns: by kastrinakisst, Views[300]
         		 Sunset : by kastrinakisst, Views[320]
         		 The visitor : by kastrinakisst, Views[349]
         		 On my way: by kastrinakisst, Views[273]
         		 Old harbor, chania: by kastrinakisst, Views[328]
     
    Strewn across the island’s shores are these magical caves that kiss the edge of the Aegean Sea. When one thinks of mystical caves with water gushing through it Greece is the first place that comes to mind. Across Paros’s coastline there are numerous little caves accessible only if one is willing to swim out to them. As the sun rises and sets these little caves flood with light and bring to life the mythical environments of the much beloved and rather well know water nymphs. Nymphs, in Greek mythology, are regarded as divine spirits that animate nature. They are believed to have inhabited caves and other cool places where the sun and sea met in idyllic balance. These caves are an essential and rather magical element of Greece’s magnificent landscape. Rocks, Water and Tree formations form the essence of Greek landscapes and ironically, or perhaps beautifully, are a constant and gentle reminder of the culture, myth and history of the land. : by alisha, Views[1852]
         		 Another indispensible element of the Greek landscape, specifically on Paros, is its rock faces. Strewn in the middle of the island with the sea on one side and sprawling mountains on the other are huge boulders that appear to arise out of nowhere. These rock faces, having been eroded over time, have some of the most magnificent cave like hollows, cracks and creases that make them resemble large sprawling sheets of cloth all piled up together. The ancient Greek myths speak of landforms such as these being the inhabitance of the nymphs. Kolymbithrus, on the island of Paros is one such cluster of boulders/rocks that almost instantly transports you to a time when nymphs hopped through valleys and hid in rocks and perhaps Apollo flew to the sun. These rock faces are unique to the Greek landscape and stand once again as a firm link between the past and the present – a constant reminder of the relationship between the mythic and the real. : by alisha, Views[1270]
         		 (NOTE: All of these photos were shot using 4 x 5 Ilford FP4+ film on a Wista Camera. ) Welcome to Greece. Most associate Greece with idyllic blue and white villas sprawled over slopes that look over the Aegean Sea or else exotic sunsets and beach parties. In this set of 3 simple images I hope to introduce to you the Greece that many ignore. The soul of Greece lies in its landscape and natural wonders. Every part of the Greek landscape is intricately woven into the fabric of its mythic culture. This is one among a set of five 1000 year old olive trees found on the small island of Paros. As you drive from the town of paroikia to another little town on the island, Lefkes, you are enveloped by a row of olive trees so majestic that one wonders if this were not where homer was once inspired. The olive tree has long been an integral part of Greek landscape and hence Greek myth. From Homer’s Odyssey to the Iliad, from ancient Greek myth to present day Greek orthodox rituals, the olive has stood as a symbol of rebirth, purification and abundance. Even today, one of Greece’s most characteristic elements is the olive tree. It stands as a firm link between the past and the present – the mythic and the real. : by alisha, Views[804]
         		 Life: by yia, Views[279]
         		 Refuge: by yia, Views[262]
     
    Desolate: by yia, Views[239]
         		 Deserted: by yia, Views[324]
         		 The residents of Gennadi don’t seem to worry too much about the state of things, and won’t pass up an opportunity to get together. In true laid-back Greek style, they held their annual fishing competition one evening on the beach in front of the town. Much beer was consumed, and few fish were caught.: by robindhevans, Views[681]
         		 Welcome: by yia, Views[335]
         		 The area surrounding the town of Gennadi, the southern-most town on Rhodes, is littered with silent shells of unfinished buildings, reclaimed mostly by tough, prickly weeds. The area had suffered a notable decrease of investment in recent years, leaving these monoliths towering over the fields that probably would have been home to the once growing community of British expatriate retirees.: by robindhevans, Views[750]
     
    In 2009 I spent three months living in Gennadi, working as a watersports instructor in front of three hotels at nearby Kiotari Bay in the south of Rhodes, Greece. It was quiet in Kiotari. Many of the hotel sun chairs were left empty; a reflection of the slow start to the holiday season as a result of the poor economic climate. Rhodes island is dominated by the tourism industry, with the endless days of sun and consistent wind ordinarily drawing sunbakers and watersport enthusiasts from all over Europe. However at the time, this scene was not uncommon along the east coast beaches.: by robindhevans, Views[762]
         		 Fishing nets: by chared, Views[328]
         		 Fisherman boat at the old port: by chared, Views[442]
         		 An old rusty anchor and two greek women passing by: by chared, Views[402]
         		 Fisherman boats ashore: by chared, Views[416]
     
    Two girls jumped into my frame while I was taking a shot: by chared, Views[439]
         		 It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat: by photophoebsy, Views[464]
         		 The cat sees through shut lids: by photophoebsy, Views[490]
         		 One cat justs leads to another.
         		 Women and cats will do as they please: by photophoebsy, Views[737]
     
    An actress feeding all cats around Athens Acropolis: by photophoebsy, Views[555]
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    by baribas, Views[338]
         		 Winter, the quiet. Crete, Greece.: by thejourneyofayoungtraveller, Views[299]
         		 An Australian boy in his natural habitat, the warmth. Crete, Greece.: by thejourneyofayoungtraveller, Views[364]
         		 A local fishing for his families restaurant. Crete, Greece.: by thejourneyofayoungtraveller, Views[349]
         		 A local basking beneath the winter sun in nature.: by thejourneyofayoungtraveller, Views[316]
     
    The Winter season in crete, the beaches left desolate without tourists.: by thejourneyofayoungtraveller, Views[369]
         		 Beatifull sunset from the port of Mandraki on the north coast of lake Kerkini: by valis, Views[419]
         		 View with trees and water on the Northeast of lake Kerkini: by valis, Views[398]
         		 Fisherman's boat on the southeast coast of lake Kerkini: by valis, Views[358]
         		 The port of Lithotopos on the south coast of lake Kerkini: by valis, Views[400]
     
    Horse Riding in the west coast of lake Kerkini : by valis, Views[486]
         		 In the capital Kerkyra you can deep in the ancient history of the island. The old fortress was constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century. On the eastern side of it is the church of Saint George, built by the Venetians as an ancient temple.: by nevena-chervenakova-journal, Views[564]
         		 Canal d'Amour in the north Corfu is worthwhile visiting. The sea has formed beautiful shapes in the clay rocks. For sure, they give the surrounding area of the village Sidari a very personal touch.: by nevena-chervenakova-journal, Views[1297]
         		 They say that the Greeks are very religious. Corfu has many churches and small chapels like this – build on the Arillas port. At this place you can enjoy the peace and solitude of the lovely scenery.: by nevena-chervenakova-journal, Views[360]
         		 Between the cozy villages Arrias and Agios Stefanos in northwest Corfu there is a picturesque walking path close to the turquoise sea. On top of the hill you are offered a stunning view.: by nevena-chervenakova-journal, Views[429]
     
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