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Sounds like the title of the latest album by some rock band, no? Actually these photos are of some unique volcanic rocks found on a certain beach on the island of Patmos--Lambi Beach.
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The colourful rocks compose most of the shore there and are stunning to behold when wet.
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They also make a pleasing, glassy 'chink' sound when wave action tosses them against each other.
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Most are thumb-sized, give or take.
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We have a prehistoric volcano to thank for this display of stones.
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David Bowie listed Patmos among his favourite places to spend time. Seems that he stayed there with royalty and other aristocrats during the '80s. Betcha the famed rocker got stoned.
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The stones were very beautiful. Our 'Spitaki' rental house up in the Hora featured its own private collection. Previous renter had been actor John Malkovitch.
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Though there are some commonalities, most of the stones are unique.
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Lambi beach has its own restaurant, so close to the water that you could almost dip your feet while eating.
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The wide range of colours is astonishing.
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Lambi rocks are a shutterbug's dream.
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I added the buffed gem top right to this compile coz its golden-brown stripes added value.
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This lil beauty was our fave.
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Efharisto poli for viewing these Lambi rocks.