Hello! I'm a Artist/Writer/Photographer who lives in Athens, Greece. I have many creative ways from writing, photography, collage art, mixed-media art and poetry. I love sharing my work with people from all over the world through my blog.
August is a crazy month to travel anywhere in Greece. Most Greeks leave Athens during this month for vacation. The country basically almost shuts down.
The beaches were packed in Kithira, and the waves at on beach were too high for swimming. The winds were near gale force. So, you had to travel to the other side of the island were it wasn’t so windy.
This beach on the island of Kithira was not easy to reach. As the first picture shows the steps were endless. A few people saw the steps and turned back. There is a food truck at the top, and there is a sign warning people to stock up before venturing down the steps.
One hike up and down in the searing heat is enough for the day. I survived and lived to tell the tale..
Αυτή η παραλία στο νησί των Κυθήρων δεν ήταν εύκολα προσβάσιμη. Όπως φαίνεται στην πρώτη φωτογραφία, τα σκαλιά ήταν ατελείωτα. Μερικοί άνθρωποι είδαν τα σκαλιά και γύρισαν πίσω. Υπάρχει μια καντίνα στην κορυφή και μια πινακίδα που προειδοποιεί τους ανθρώπους να εφοδιαστούν πριν κατέβουν τα σκαλιά.
Μια πεζοπορία πάνω-κάτω στην καυτή ζέστη είναι αρκετή για όλη τη μέρα. Επέζησα και έζησα για να πω την ιστορία.
My photographs of the rare blood full moon and total lunar eclipse on the 7th of September. The sun, moon and earth aligned and it was a beautiful sight. I saw it with binoculars too, and it was spectacular. I prefered the early eclipse phase. That was more dramatic and the moon was closer.
This may be part two of my Kithiran photos, but they are not the last. I am a photoholic!
It took me a long time to organize the photographs. There will be more of the beautiful island in my upcoming posts.
Αυτό μπορεί να είναι το δεύτερο μέρος των φωτογραφιών μου από τα Κύθηρα, αλλά δεν είναι οι τελευταίες.
Είμαι λάτρης της φωτογραφίας! Μου πήρε πολύ χρόνο να οργανώσω τις φωτογραφίες. Θα υπάρχουν περισσότερες από το όμορφο νησί στις επόμενες αναρτήσεις μου.
The view of Kapsali beach from the Byzantium fort.
Kithira island is listed as one of the Ionian islands eventhough its location is off the coast of the south eastern tip of the Peloponnese penninsula. It is a more laid back island, nice and calm with a lot of stunning beaches. When I went it was a couple weeks after the fires that devastated some parts of the island. The winds were very strong and some beaches particualry the one in the area that I stayed at called Agia Pelagia was rough. The beaches on the eastern coast of the island were a lot calmer.
The photographs that are took are from the village of ‘Chora’. There are nice shops and coffee shops. A byzantium fort, then Venetian fort when they arrived in the 16th century. The views from the fort are stunning. Down below is Kapsali beach with its fish tavernas lining the coast line.
Τα Κύθηρα έχουν χαρακτηριστεί ως ένα από τα Ιόνια νησιά, παρόλο που βρίσκονται στα ανοικτά των ακτών του νοτιοανατολικού άκρου της χερσονήσου της Πελοποννήσου. Είναι ένα πιο χαλαρό νησί, ωραίο και ήρεμο με πολλές εκπληκτικές παραλίες. Όταν πήγα, ήταν μερικές εβδομάδες μετά τις πυρκαγιές που κατέστρεψαν ορισμένα μέρη του νησιού. Οι άνεμοι ήταν πολύ δυνατοί και ορισμένες παραλίες, ειδικά αυτή στην περιοχή που έμεινα, που ονομάζεται Αγία Πελαγία, ήταν άγρια. Οι παραλίες στην ανατολική ακτή του νησιού ήταν πολύ πιο ήρεμες.
Οι φωτογραφίες που τραβήχτηκαν είναι από το χωριό «Χώρα». Υπάρχουν ωραία καταστήματα και καφετέριες. Ένα βυζαντινό φρούριο, και στη συνέχεια ενετικό φρούριο όταν έφτασαν τον 16ο αιώνα. Η θέα από το φρούριο είναι εκπληκτική. Κάτω βρίσκεται η παραλία Καψάλι με τις ψαροταβέρνες της κατά μήκος της ακτογραμμής.
Leaving the port of NeapoliDocking at the island of…
Neapolis is a busy port located on the southern point of the Peloponnese, between Elafonisos and Cape Malea. The ancient town founded between 1050 B.C. and 950 B.C. There are many cafes that line the streets and clean beaches. From Neapoli there are ferry boats that will take you to Kythira, Atikythira and Elafonisos.
Η Νεάπολη είναι ένα πολυσύχναστο λιμάνι που βρίσκεται στο νότιο άκρο της Πελοποννήσου, ανάμεσα στην Ελαφόνησο και τον Κάβο Μαλιά. Η αρχαία πόλη ιδρύθηκε μεταξύ 1050 π.Χ. και 950 π.Χ. Υπάρχουν πολλά καφέ κατά μήκος των δρόμων και καθαρές παραλίες. Από τη Νεάπολη υπάρχουν ferry boats που θα σας μεταφέρουν στα Κύθηρα, την Ατικύθηρα και την Ελαφόνησο.
This beautiful species of butterfly is called ‘scarce swallowtail’ ( Iphiclides podalirius). It is native to Greece. It is rarely seen in my garden. I was lucky to capture it at the right time.
Αυτό το όμορφο είδος πεταλούδας ονομάζεται «σπάνια χελιδονουρά» (Iphiclides podalirius). Είναι ενδημική στην Ελλάδα. Σπάνια εμφανίζεται στον κήπο μου. Είχα την τύχη να το απαθανατίσω την κατάλληλη στιγμή
Yellow climbing rosesJasmin vine growing on the trellis
Yellow Dahlia
The magnificent Purple Iris
Ranuculus and Pansies sharing a pot
Some pictures of my garden in the spring before the intense Greek heatwave stopped the garden from blooming. I started a little greenhouse, and it wan’t as successful as I expected it to be. Maybe if the month of June wasn’t so hot I would have had better results. :((
A black and white photograph of a platanus tree, that I forgot to publish months ago, taken at ‘Kastania’ village in Corinth.
This June has been the hottest that I can remember. Not much you can do during a heatwave.
I can’t wait for winter… :)))
*UPDATE* Some devastating news…On the 22nd of July a huge fire broke out in Fineos, Korinth. The village of Kastania, that I had visited and photographed, was evacuated. Many homes were burned down and or suffered damage. This region of Korinth is a very popular tourist attraction for Greeks in the winter. Over 11.000 acres burned due to negligence. Two men had the stupidity to do some welding of metal in the forest for a rave party. Thankfully, they have been detained and were fined.