While at Hydra I was lucky enough to view and photograph Amercian artist Jeff Koons’ sun scultpure.
It is an impressive sculpture that fits into the scenery of the island. It is a two-faced sun and is quite big. the sun rays spin slowly around.
My third batch of photographs from the beautiful Saroninc island of Hydra. And island that is located in Greece’s Aegean sea and Argolic gulf.
The only mode of transportation are mules, donkeys and horses instead of cars. Cars and motorcylces are not permitted by law. Making it a very quiet and serene place. It is also an eco-friendly island with recycling bins everywhere.
Hydra is an island well-fortified as we can see from the many canons at the entrance of the port.. The inhabitants had to battles against pirates, and the Ottomans. The citizens suffered various plagues and famines.
A few notable people that have visited the island is Sofia Loren when she filmed ‘Boy on a Dolphin’ released in 1957, and Leonard Cohen who owned a home on the island.
The second batch of photographs of the magical island of Hydra featuring the beaches and shops.
Hydra may not have the best beaches like Skiathos and other places in Greece, but the one that I photographed was very beautiful and even though it was full of rocks I enjoyed my swim there.
The shops are very nice, but they are pricey. As it is a cosmopolitan island the food and merchandise can be more expensive than other places in Greece.
Hydra island is a majestic island on of the saronic islands in the Aegean sea. The island got it’s name from the natural springs on the islands as ‘hydra’ in Greek is another word for water.
It is considered a cosmopolitan island, and as soon as our ship came close to the harbour, I could see why. It is a very aristocratic looking island due to the classic architecutal style of the homes on the island.
There were many things to see and do and very little time as it was only a day trip. My camera was very happy though as you can see I had to divide the post in 3 parts.
It was French Queen Marie Antoinette who was rumored to have famously said ‘let them eat cake!’ Now the modern elites are telling the common folk to eat bugs!
I was disgusted when, I heard in the news, that the U.N and European commission recommends that people eat crickets, worms and locusts!
Little critters that will surely fill you up (yeah right!) instead of bread, meat and vegetables. Not even a vegan diet will suffice!
The two excuses being the war in Ukraine and our doomed environment.
Because Russia, in response to the sanctions, has banned “unfriendly states” from exporting fertilizers, which has resulted in a reduction in the production of vegetables, cereals, etc., but also banning the export of cereals, which has resulted in a reduction in animal feed. And the other excuse being the environment. We eat too much meat. Animals need a lot of food to be fed. etc.
Not even during the second world war where millions died from the famine, did any government recommend this type of diet seen mostly Asian cultures.
This had me asking myself a few questions. Are these elites are trying to make us westerners more like the Asians? Are they that desperate? Have they ‘lost their marbles’?
The answers: ‘Yes, yes and most definitely a yes!’
I Know that there will be people, who stupidly do what every authority figure or celebrity puppet tells them to do because they are like sheep and blind bats.
But, what they need to understand is that while they are eating their ‘delicious’ worm and locust salad and feeling guilt- free, as they believe that they are saving the environment, behind closed doors the elites in Brussels and elsewhere will be enjoying their steaks, caviar, cheese and wine!
Then again, if famine strikes and we are craving meat we could just eat the rich! The wealthy are well-fed, full of nutrients and a good source of protein!
Bon appétit!
On the Skiathos boat cruise we saw many hidden gems. Hidden beach coves that are only accessible by boat as well as caves, and some beautiful homes on top of cliffs.
Στην κρουαζιέρα στη Σκιάθο είδαμε πολλά κρυμμένα πετράδια. Κρυμμένους παραλιακούς κολπίσκους που είναι προσβάσιμοι μόνο με βάρκα, καθώς και σπηλιές, και μερικά όμορφα σπίτια στην κορυφή των βράχων.
Koukounaries beach is a very popular beach in Skiathos. It is one of sixty beautiful beaches on the island It has fine white sand and it looks like it has tiny crystals in the water. The beach is surrounded by lush forest with pine cones-which is where the beach got its name. It was voted the most unspoiled beach in the mediterranean.
Η παραλία Κουκουναριές είναι μια πολύ δημοφιλής παραλία στη Σκιάθο. Είναι μια από τις εξήντα όμορφες παραλίες του νησιού Έχει ψιλή λευκή άμμο και μοιάζει να έχει μικροσκοπικούς κρυστάλλους στο νερό. Η παραλία περιβάλλεται από καταπράσινο δάσος με κουκουνάρια-από όπου πήρε και το όνομά της η παραλία. Ψηφίστηκε η πιο παρθένα παραλία της Μεσογείου.
Skiathos is a huge and beautiful cosmopolitan island in the Northern Sporades. It is has nice lush green trees which I love as I don’t like dry, arid islands and other places. The town of skiathos has nice, clean and newly renovated shops. Many were so unique and creative. It was bustling with people that day as Greece has had a huge influx of tourists this year; about a million each week!
I wish I could have stayed longer to explore the island and see the famous tiny airport runway, but we had a very famous beach to get to..
Η Σκιάθος είναι ένα τεράστιο και όμορφο κοσμοπολίτικο νησί στις Βόρειες Σποράδες. Έχει ωραία καταπράσινα δέντρα που μου αρέσουν καθώς δεν μου αρέσουν τα ξερά, άνυδρα νησιά και άλλα μέρη. Η πόλη της Σκιάθου έχει ωραία, καθαρά και πρόσφατα ανακαινισμένα καταστήματα. Πολλά ήταν τόσο μοναδικά και δημιουργικά. Ήταν πολύ κόσμος εκείνη την ημέρα, καθώς η Ελλάδα είχε μια τεράστια εισροή τουριστών φέτος. περίπου ένα εκατομμύριο κάθε εβδομάδα!
Μακάρι να μπορούσα να είχα μείνει περισσότερο για να εξερευνήσω το νησί και να δω τον διάσημο μικροσκοπικό διάδρομο του αεροδρομίου, αλλά είχαμε μια πολύ διάσημη παραλία να επισκεφτούμε..
Traveling on the cruise ship Elizabet to skiathos was an incredible and memorable experience. It was like a dream… Beaches can sometimes be forgetable, but not this boat ride! The captain pulled out all of the stops and provided the entertainment. He played music from every country that the passengers were from. He danced the sirtaki and event gave them Greek dance lessons. This was a party boat! I wasn’t expecting this at all. It was nice to see people from various countries dancing together in unity. And with covid, fire and inflation free thoughts. Just good summer fun!
Το ταξίδι με το κρουαζιερόπλοιο Elizabet στη Σκιάθο ήταν μια απίστευτη και αξέχαστη εμπειρία. Ήταν σαν ένα όνειρο… Οι παραλίες μπορεί μερικές φορές να ξεχαστούν, αλλά όχι αυτή η βόλτα με το σκάφος! Ο καπετάνιος έβγαλε όλες τις στάσεις και παρείχε τη διασκέδαση. Έπαιζε μουσική από κάθε χώρα από την οποία ήταν οι επιβάτες. Χόρεψε το συρτάκι και τους έκανε ακόμη και μαθήματα ελληνικού χορού. Αυτό ήταν ένα καράβι για πάρτι! Δεν το περίμενα καθόλου αυτό. Ήταν ωραίο να βλέπεις ανθρώπους από διάφορες χώρες να χορεύουν μαζί ενωμένοι. Και με σκέψεις χωρίς Covid, φωτιά και πληθωρισμό. Απλά καλή καλοκαιρινή διασκέδαση!
The bay of Nea Anchialos is south west of the town of Volos in the municipality of Magnesia. It is a picturesque little bay. I would have like to have stayed longer, but this is where we had to board the cruise ship Elizabet to Skitathos. Where an adventure was waiting for as, as well as a fun boat road that I will never forget!
Ο όρμος της Νέας Αγχιάλου βρίσκεται νοτιοδυτικά της πόλης του Βόλου του δήμου Μαγνησίας. Είναι ένας γραφικός μικρός κόλπος. Θα ήθελα να είχα μείνει περισσότερο, αλλά εδώ έπρεπε να επιβιβαστούμε στο κρουαζιερόπλοιο Elizabet για τη Σκιάθο. Εκεί που μας περίμενε μια περιπέτεια καθώς και μια διασκεδαστική βόλτα με το σκάφος που δεν θα ξεχάσω ποτέ!
