Neapolis Port/Το Λιμανι της Νεαπολης

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.

Unexpected Visitor/Απροσδόκητος Επισκέπτης

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

Magical Garden/Μαγικος Κηπος

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. :((

Sycamore (Platanus) Tree

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.