Same seen at a distance.
Same seen at a distance.
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Same at night.
Same at night.
0 2022/01/06 15:46:22
Elaborate Castro item.
Elaborate Castro item.
0 2022/01/06 15:45:37
Another nearby church at sunrise. Perfect form, like a toy model.
Another nearby church at sunrise. Perfect form, like a toy model.
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*Pandanassa ('full memory card') church.
*Pandanassa ('full memory card') church.
0 2022/01/06 15:42:52
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
alt. shot
alt. shot
0 2022/01/06 15:31:57
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
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
Castro got history A.
Castro got history A.
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Castro got style.
Castro got style.
0 2022/01/06 15:20:56
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Check out the pair of idiots preparing for a selfie at the Panagia cliff edge. Dumb all over.
Check out the pair of idiots preparing for a selfie at the Panagia cliff edge. Dumb all over.
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0 2022/01/06 02:09:51
*Bonus taste--Folegandros makes its own thyme honey.
*Bonus taste--Folegandros makes its own thyme honey.
0 2022/01/06 01:27:55
Little Polexini. *Next: 'Ways of Knowing Folegandros--the Senses'.
Little Polexini. *Next: 'Ways of Knowing Folegandros--the Senses'.
0 2022/01/06 00:39:38
Its arch provides a lovely frame.
Its arch provides a lovely frame.
0 2022/01/06 00:38:30
The main parish church for Ano Meria is St Giorgios.
The main parish church for Ano Meria is St Giorgios.
0 2022/01/06 00:37:39
Another example.
Another example.
0 2022/01/06 00:34:49
Traditional folk art style.
Traditional folk art style.
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0 2022/01/06 00:31:22
A particularly good place to take this image is from the aforementioned Folklore Museum.
A particularly good place to take this image is from the aforementioned Folklore Museum.
0 2022/01/06 00:31:08
schistose. green.
schistose. green.
0 2022/01/06 00:29:29
Rugged and rocky.
Rugged and rocky.
0 2022/01/06 00:23:01
We were told that vines grew in this small valley.
We were told that vines grew in this small valley.
0 2022/01/06 00:17:34
A wild beauty pervades here.
A wild beauty pervades here.
0 2022/01/06 00:12:25
Be sure to bring a hat, sunblock, good shoes plus plenty of water on your Ano Meria hike. Oh yeah, and a camera.
Be sure to bring a hat, sunblock, good shoes plus plenty of water on your Ano Meria hike. Oh yeah, and a camera.
0 2022/01/06 00:12:13
Ano Meria is the best vantage point from which shutterbugs can take shots of majestic Cape Panagia, with Cape Mistrouli and its green schistose in the foreground. We'll devote a section entirely to that multi-useful slate (such as the building block slabs featured in the below shot) later on in this foto essay.
Ano Meria is the best vantage point from which shutterbugs can take shots of majestic Cape Panagia, with Cape Mistrouli and its green schistose in the foreground. We'll devote a section entirely to that multi-useful slate (such as the building block slabs featured in the below shot) later on in this foto essay.
0 2022/01/06 00:11:38
I rest my case.
I rest my case.
0 2022/01/06 00:10:06
Agali Beach is found at the near edge of Ano Meria. Its one of 20 beaches on the isle. A handful constitute the more popular, but some of the most secluded sandy cove ones are only accessible by boat tour. The bus goes to Agali, which is a fine beach, more 'resort' than the others but still without any sunbeds. The latter are considered the last straw to signal surrender to commercial tourism by many locals!
Agali Beach is found at the near edge of Ano Meria. Its one of 20 beaches on the isle. A handful constitute the more popular, but some of the most secluded sandy cove ones are only accessible by boat tour. The bus goes to Agali, which is a fine beach, more 'resort' than the others but still without any sunbeds. The latter are considered the last straw to signal surrender to commercial tourism by many locals!
0 2022/01/06 00:05:10
Rural berries, name unknown.
Rural berries, name unknown.
0 2022/01/06 00:04:15
Meloi gave a name to our lodgings back in Hora. More about that later.
Meloi gave a name to our lodgings back in Hora. More about that later.
0 2022/01/06 00:03:17
Margariada's hamlet, Analipsi, is at the far end of Ano Meria, past the final bus stop. Margarida's cute classmate, Adriana, lives nearby and has three children.
Margariada's hamlet, Analipsi, is at the far end of Ano Meria, past the final bus stop. Margarida's cute classmate, Adriana, lives nearby and has three children.
0 2022/01/06 00:00:17
One farmer with an artistic bent, created an outdoor collage art installment.
One farmer with an artistic bent, created an outdoor collage art installment.
0 2022/01/05 23:59:16
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