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The ancient Greeks called the seven days preceding and the seven days following the Winter Solstice the "Halcyon Days." According to one legend, the halcyon bird, or kingfisher, nested during this period. Because she built her nest on the water, the gods granted her a respite from storms and...

Kalley Mera every one!? https://greekreporter.com/2024/09/19/greece-island-lipsi-second-most-exotic-world/

My my,there is also another tax in Pireaus for docking of cruise ships, hasn't the landscape of Tourism Industry changed?!..I like that bit 'To protect the islands!'Now I wander how charging would 'protect the islands'?!?... Just the other day Mykonos had 8 cruise ships docked simultaneously...

Kalley Mera all! https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/greece/secret-greece-islands-lefkada-meganisi-greek-caribbean-b2609535.html

Now who would miss out on an occasion like such?!....I am too far away, anyone reading who is around that area ought to pop in.... just read what is on display!All that food and entertainment...

https://www.islands.com/1646669/greece-greek-third-largest-island-lesbos-under-radar-paradise-beaches-crowds/ Good reading!?

Below is an extract from the article!(Not my opinion which I will write at the end of season) "When evening comes, however, the crowds melt away, and some complain the island goes from Times Square to ghost town. 'The island is empty’ The truth is that the island is empty. Right now is like...

https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/society/50355-july-2024-sets-a-record-as-the-hottest-month-in-greece-s-recorded-history.html Yes indeed, additional precautions necessary at all times especially visiting any outdoor archeological and cultural sites,I remember when I used to visit Delos...

https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/transport/airlines/50367-passenger-traffic-in-greek-airports-soars-by-9-5-during-january-july-2024.html Obviously great news, because of additional flights,Mykonos and Santorini discreetly left out in the statistics!!... Any guesses why???... Kalley Mera!

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1246378/business-declines-on-two-islands/ https://uk.news.yahoo.com/popular-greek-island-empty-worst-110248669.html I personally don't know what to make of this!?..... Having worked in Tourism Industry for many years I never believe statistics(I take them...

Kalley Mera Kalllo Mina from Thailand to all here!?❤️

Interesting reading...

Sad reading but inevitable! https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/delos-sinks-sea-0020941

My experiences in living in Mykonos was that all name days were visited,in the church,in the houses,in the Tavernas and all the panighiria.... rolling home early hours of the morning... sometimes straight to work, other times sleeping on the beach!?? Look what I shared...

Fascinating reading...

Posting this takes me back to my years living in Ano Glyfada when I often wandered what and why was there a lake in Vouliagmeni!Underwander! The season finale shows how there were once elephants living on the island of Crete, but, most importantly, it sees the team return to Lake Vouliagmeni...

A quote from excellent posting below! "John, the author of one of the four Gospels, called Jesus the Lamb of God in John 1:29 and John 1:36. In the story, Abraham had to sacrifice an animal, such as a lamb or a ram, as an important part of the Jewish religion. People offered God restitution for...

This will I hope generate a healthy discussion amongst the readership here!I have been drinking Pure Olive oil 0.3% Acidity (Not cheap!) for many years, not everyday as I alternate with Pure Organic Sesame oil and Organic first pressed Coconut oil as well....and I also forget to be honest even...

Deep and meaningful reading, great times I have spent over many years in Mykonou!❤️❤️...

Athens air unhealthy as my friends informed me!