Stylish door handle, maybe symbolic of Life's circles.
Stylish door handle, maybe symbolic of Life's circles.
0 2022/01/06 08:51:43
The Castro part of Hora occupies the eastern wall. It is the oldest quarter, built in 1212 to defend against invaders. Shown above is the first of a pair of entry arches: Paraporti ('he who takes too many fotos').
The Castro part of Hora occupies the eastern wall. It is the oldest quarter, built in 1212 to defend against invaders. Shown above is the first of a pair of entry arches: Paraporti ('he who takes too many fotos').
0 2022/01/06 15:00:41
This is the thick western wall, facing towards Hora. One gets a sense of the 'fortified' intent.
This is the thick western wall, facing towards Hora. One gets a sense of the 'fortified' intent.
0 2022/01/06 15:06:40
Nowadays, the unpretentious Castro has a number of grannies who are more than happy to rent to 'invading' self-caterers.
Nowadays, the unpretentious Castro has a number of grannies who are more than happy to rent to 'invading' self-caterers.
0 2022/01/06 15:09:00
One such rental agreement was evident in the pair of suitcases seen at middle-bottom here. St. Nikolaos, with its blue flag signifying 'parish church' status, is seen in background.
One such rental agreement was evident in the pair of suitcases seen at middle-bottom here. St. Nikolaos, with its blue flag signifying 'parish church' status, is seen in background.
0 2022/01/06 15:10:29
Locals drinking morning coffee, at a cafe next to that same entrance.
Locals drinking morning coffee, at a cafe next to that same entrance.
0 2022/01/06 15:15:29
Travel writers use phrases like 'a labyrinth of alleys' to describe the tightly-packed Castro. Archway tunnel ceilings here are lined with stringy cypress branches, sometimes covered with lime, earth and seaweed. Some buildings here are 1,000 years old.
Travel writers use phrases like 'a labyrinth of alleys' to describe the tightly-packed Castro. Archway tunnel ceilings here are lined with stringy cypress branches, sometimes covered with lime, earth and seaweed. Some buildings here are 1,000 years old.
0 2022/01/06 15:17:11
Castro got style.
Castro got style.
0 2022/01/06 15:20:56
Castro got history A.
Castro got history A.
0 2022/01/06 15:22:27
Castro got kittens that drink Coke and eat sliced ham.
Castro got kittens that drink Coke and eat sliced ham.
0 2022/01/06 15:23:13
Writer Linda Lancione-Meyer said it best in her Cycladic travel book: "Castro---where are we? Like a theatre set or film stage." This is Kata Roua lane, the cliche foto op for every photographer visiting Castro. Its parallel lane, Piso, was described by another writer a century ago, as being impassable due to piles of pig shit.
Writer Linda Lancione-Meyer said it best in her Cycladic travel book: "Castro---where are we? Like a theatre set or film stage." This is Kata Roua lane, the cliche foto op for every photographer visiting Castro. Its parallel lane, Piso, was described by another writer a century ago, as being impassable due to piles of pig shit.
0 2022/01/06 15:24:49
alt. shot
alt. shot
0 2022/01/06 15:31:57
Lili Beshraki Square is where one finds the local bakery, 16C Elousa Church , Agia Sofia ('wise lady') Chapel, plus *Pandanassa church, whose courtyard patio has views of Sifnos, Milos, Polyaigos, Kimilos, uninhabited Kardiotissa and the Adelphi Rocks.
Lili Beshraki Square is where one finds the local bakery, 16C Elousa Church , Agia Sofia ('wise lady') Chapel, plus *Pandanassa church, whose courtyard patio has views of Sifnos, Milos, Polyaigos, Kimilos, uninhabited Kardiotissa and the Adelphi Rocks.
0 2022/01/06 15:33:21
*Pandanassa ('full memory card') church.
*Pandanassa ('full memory card') church.
0 2022/01/06 15:42:52
Another nearby church at sunrise. Perfect form, like a toy model.
Another nearby church at sunrise. Perfect form, like a toy model.
0 2022/01/06 15:43:51
Elaborate Castro item.
Elaborate Castro item.
0 2022/01/06 15:45:37
Same at night.
Same at night.
0 2022/01/06 15:46:22
Same seen at a distance.
Same seen at a distance.
0 2022/01/06 15:48:15
Castro got history B.
Castro got history B.
0 2022/01/06 16:32:13
Castro's eastern wall perches atop a sheer 130m cliff over the edge of the sea. In '92, the sole hotel with an overlooking terrace patio there was the extremely spartan 'Danassis', seen here in the middle. It was the first Folegandros hotel back in 1970. I paid Despo Danassi (5th generation owner lady) 1,500 drachma for a night in a basic room with a single bare bulb. It took 6 blankets to keep warm. *see next foto caption
Castro's eastern wall perches atop a sheer 130m cliff over the edge of the sea. In '92, the sole hotel with an overlooking terrace patio there was the extremely spartan 'Danassis', seen here in the middle. It was the first Folegandros hotel back in 1970. I paid Despo Danassi (5th generation owner lady) 1,500 drachma for a night in a basic room with a single bare bulb. It took 6 blankets to keep warm. *see next foto caption
0 2022/01/06 16:33:06
This church was built atop the ruins of a temple dedicated to Relentlus, the God of 'obsessive travel reportage'.
This church was built atop the ruins of a temple dedicated to Relentlus, the God of 'obsessive travel reportage'.
0 2022/01/06 16:49:23
*I'd not anticipated the storm that was then developing and how my lodgings were to amplify its spooky effects. The 90km winds caused my window storm-shutters to bang against their constraints. Waves raced madly below. Lightning flashes lit the walls. By 2am, winds of surprising force created tornado-like howls. Dogs bayed and babies wept (it was even worse in Ano Meria). It was like a horror movie: I half-expected Frankenstein to suddenly lurch into my cell with an axe, as the roof flew away.
*I'd not anticipated the storm that was then developing and how my lodgings were to amplify its spooky effects. The 90km winds caused my window storm-shutters to bang against their constraints. Waves raced madly below. Lightning flashes lit the walls. By 2am, winds of surprising force created tornado-like howls. Dogs bayed and babies wept (it was even worse in Ano Meria). It was like a horror movie: I half-expected Frankenstein to suddenly lurch into my cell with an axe, as the roof flew away.
0 2022/01/06 16:53:05
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The new day promised to be a lot easier to handle. We could all exhale. And send Dracula packing.
The new day promised to be a lot easier to handle. We could all exhale. And send Dracula packing.
0 2022/01/06 17:14:46
Finally, the storm ceased and the morning commenced. Whew! One child commented to me about the storm's impossibly-bright lightning flashes, "God was taking pictures of us last night!"
Finally, the storm ceased and the morning commenced. Whew! One child commented to me about the storm's impossibly-bright lightning flashes, "God was taking pictures of us last night!"
0 2022/01/06 17:15:45
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Bamboo awning creates shadow pattern on typical blue Castro door.
Bamboo awning creates shadow pattern on typical blue Castro door.
0 2022/01/06 17:16:44
In 2012, the Danassis underwent its third major renos in a 40 yr period and renamed itself 'The Castro' hotel.
In 2012, the Danassis underwent its third major renos in a 40 yr period and renamed itself 'The Castro' hotel.
0 2022/01/06 17:17:30
From the harshlands of the isle's rural half: Ano Meria. Special circular stone enclosures are built to protect lemon tress from the ceaseless winter winds---you have no idea.
From the harshlands of the isle's rural half: Ano Meria. Special circular stone enclosures are built to protect lemon tress from the ceaseless winter winds---you have no idea.
0 2022/01/08 10:33:20
Some shots taken from our new 'Folegandros Fotos' TR over in the Greek section. That small Greek island is in the Cyclades.
Some shots taken from our new 'Folegandros Fotos' TR over in the Greek section. That small Greek island is in the Cyclades.
0 2022/01/08 10:34:46
Bougainvillea to some, 'redbush' to others.
Bougainvillea to some, 'redbush' to others.
0 2022/01/08 10:36:46
Aeonium or echevaria?
Aeonium or echevaria?
0 2022/01/08 10:37:24
Still in blossom during October.
Still in blossom during October.
0 2022/01/08 10:38:15
Can anyone ID these?
Can anyone ID these?
0 2022/01/08 10:39:19
Yellow hibiscus--source for 'kirkaday' tea, no?
Yellow hibiscus--source for 'kirkaday' tea, no?
0 2022/01/08 10:40:00
Dunno what this one was, BUT we should've taken some shots of the Greek Night Flower 'nixta louloudi'---jasmine to the rest of us. Winner of 'best-Named Greek Flower'! pron. neeshta looloodi
Dunno what this one was, BUT we should've taken some shots of the Greek Night Flower 'nixta louloudi'---jasmine to the rest of us. Winner of 'best-Named Greek Flower'! pron. neeshta looloodi
0 2022/01/08 10:41:17
Same seen growing from outer courtyard at Pounta cafe. Located in one of Greece's most appealing Horas.
Same seen growing from outer courtyard at Pounta cafe. Located in one of Greece's most appealing Horas.
0 2022/01/08 10:43:44
Donovan once sang, 'Jennifer Juniper'...
Donovan once sang, 'Jennifer Juniper'...
0 2022/01/08 10:45:40
Folegandros got style.
Folegandros got style.
0 2022/01/08 10:48:02
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