on with the pictures, check out the pictures from the bottom to top since that is the most chronologically appropriate.
most spectacular for me were the dragonfly pupa turning into adult dragonflies. i have pictures at each individual stage.
eleftheria found these crazy leaves where the dirt had created these great patterns.
our final big excursion was out to the lakes and river. it was an amazing forest with cool peaks, and cold mountain water. i could not resist the mushroom picture.
these reminded us all of lego's
i love precision.
we went to, what i consider to be, the best archeological site i have ever seen. σαμοθρακη is known for having a very distinct religion, separate from that of the other greeks; however, the construction was still very similar.
harula and markos. they were great company; we will definitely travel together again.
we sat for drinks at a little cafe. 10 τσιπουρο and 6 plates of appetizers later we only spent 15 euros, so awesome.
what remains of the castle.
this little garden path lead up to the local chapel.
having trouble with the wind blowing your shingles off the roof? no worries, put some rocks on top.
the first night we went to the main town. it was a gorgeous mountain village. cool streets, great cafes, and good weather (not the towns fault).
we stayed in this beautiful little villa for around 20 euros per room (apartment style). this is a view of the balcony off the room.
the perfect καιμακι. dad, i hope you have been working on yours.
so this is the island. it is super beautiful, and, even though from here it looks pretty dry, there is actually a awesome river system full of rapids and waterfalls on the island.
3 comments:
hey ian great pictures as usual. i must say that i am again very jealous of your adventures. i hope i get to have some of my own soon. give me a call when you get to ohio - we need to catch up!
L
1. the leaves look like the plastron of a box tortoise.
2. I love the dragonfly pics.
3. I know it's appropriate to write Greek words in Greek, but my brain still does with those words what it did in 8th grade every time I came to a name in the Odyssey, which is make a mumwamwa sound. I'd love it if you spelled things phonetically for me. Thank you.
these island pictures make me ache inside, they are so beautiful! Do you have to pinch yourself sometimes or does it all seem "normal" to you now? I wish we were going to have Christmas in July with everyone here but am looking so forward to seeing those of you who will be. How close to finished are you Ian? Still haven't seen "the dress" or the fabulous shoes! Love and miss you both. Mom
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