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World Wide Wednesday in Kos Island
“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop
Palm Trees
“Singing, under a palm tree… My honey and me!”
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World Wide Wednesday in Kos Island: One
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World Wide Wednesday in Kos Island
“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop
At the Airport
Flying with Finnair (of course 😉 )
Chasing the plane (or vice versa)
World Wide Wednesday in Kos Island
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World Wide Wednesday in Kos Island
“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop
Holiday Selfie
A planned one week holiday, where, when, how and if. And now, the moment had finally arrived!
Stepping out from the aeroplane onto the tarmac, cramming into the bus, which would take us the few meters to the terminal (rules are rules!) with many a Finns, who probably were as eager to start their holiday as we were!
Breathing the warm August air, mixed with a few gasoline fumes. Blue skies, palm trees, sweat pouring down our faces as the warm air filled our pores! We knew we had finally arrived: To the beautiful island of Kos!
Seat Sunday in Kos Island (One)
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“I don’t want to be a passenger sitting on the bench not doing much, even in my older years.” Frank Lampard
Seat Sunday in Kos Island (One)
All in blue and white
As the principal
Traditional,
But of course
And definitely
Nothing by the Norse
A restaurant or bar
Always near
Never far
When in Greece
No need to sneeze
Because it’s always
Warm and bright
And you may sit
Almost, where ever
You like
Enjoy a meal
With something strong
Or even light
You’re on an island
Time for some smiling
After all
When in Greece!
Gun’s Travel Log: Greece – Rhodes Island 14 (TBT)
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“You know, it is said that we Greeks are a fervent and warm blooded breed. Well, let me tell you something – it is true” Melina Mercouri
Ancient Kamiros
Gun’s travel log, stardate: Greece, Kamiros EET (GMT +3)
Kamiros (/kəˈmaɪərəs/; Greek: Κάμειρος) is an ancient city on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. It lies on the northwest coast of the island, three kilometres west of the village of Kalavarda.
This archaeological site contains ruins of the Hellenistic and Roman city of Kameiros together with the neighboring necropolis, which although first discovered in 1859 was mainly excavated during the Italian occupation of the island (1912-1943). Of the classical city, only the façade of a late classical fountain and some walls from the agora (market) remain.
The settlement was constructed on three separate levels of the hill. At the bottom was the first terrace with public buildings, market and temples, then on the second terrace was the main settlement and finally in a dominant position at the top of the hill was the acropolis with the Temple of Athena Kameirados (6th century BC), a reminder of the former wealth and historic significance of this ancient city.
Gun’s Travel Log: Greece – Rhodes Island 13 (TBT)
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“A well-made salad must have a certain uniformity; it should make perfect sense for those ingredients to share a bowl” Yotam Ottolenghi
An Homage to Greek Salad
Gun’s travel log, stardate: August, Greece, Lunch Time (GMT +3)
An homage to Greek Salad
Tomatoes, onions and cheese
Who could ever survive without these
A feast good enough for peasants
Maybe even some pheasants
But especially for the tourists
From a far away land
Sufficiently and well nourished
Everything going as planned
Enjoying the feast worthy of Gods
Who could ever beat these odds
Gun’s Travel Log: Greece – Rhodes Island 12 (TBT)
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Poetry, photography, tales and things that nature!
“Don’t just eat McDonald’s, get something a bit better. Eat a salad. That’s what fashion is. It’s something that is a bit better” Vivienne Westwood
Greek Salad
Gun’s travel log, stardate: August, Greece, Lunch Time (GMT +3)
Greek salad
(Greek: χωριάτικη σαλάτα [xorˈjatiki saˈlata] “rustic salad” or θερινή σαλάτα [θeriˈni saˈlata] “summer salad”) is a salad in Greek cuisine.
Greek salad is made with pieces of tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives (usually Kalamata olives), typically seasoned with salt and oregano, and dressed with olive oil. Common additions include green bell pepper slices or berries of capers (especially in the Dodecanese islands).
After returning to the hotel, it is time for lunch. Order placed to room service and soon enough, the salad, bread and drinks appear on the doorstep.
Enjoying the traditional Greek Salad, with actual Feta cheese made of goat milk, fresh and juicy tomatoes, onions and bell pepper and let’s not forget the olives! Spread on some virgin olive oil and voila, you are enjoying a feast good enough for the gods!
Gun’s Travel Log: Greece – Rhodes Island 11 (TBT)
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“Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued” Socrates
Afternoons by the Pool
Gun’s travel log, stardate: This week, in Greece, Afternoons (GMT +3)
After lunch time, it was time to enjoy the warmth of the sun and cool off in the pool.
Swimming
All thoughts dimming
Relaxing
Nothing perplexing
Mind
Finally at rest
Unwind
Is the best
Turquoise
Filling the view
Disguise
All feelings of blue
Gun’s Travel Diary: Greece – Rhodes Island (Nine)
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“He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy” Socrates
Ye Olde Town: The Harbour
Gun’s travel log, stardate 10.08.2015, 03.00 PM (GMT +3)
This, the largest of the islands in the Dodecanese, is a popular tourist destination. It is also a large charter base, so visiting mid-week provides a better chance of finding a berth. The main harbour for yachts is Mandraki on the north east tip of the island.
Position 36° 27.1’N, 28° 13.4’E. (Mandraki yacht harbour)
Rhodes town is very congested with crowds from cruise ships, ferries, holiday package groups, etc. and has thousands of shops and restaurants. Many cruisers prefer to moor in Lindos and take the bus up to Rhodes for the day
You can travel near or far from the Mandraki harbour. Pick up a ride for the day or join a cruiser and set sail for the distant lands. Or you may simply enjoy watching the very fine yahts docked at the piers and dream of a life of luxury…
Gun’s Travel Diary: Greece – Rhodes Island (Eight)
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“He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature” Socrates
Shopping
Gun’s travel log, stardate 10.08.2015, 02.00 PM (GMT +3)
Oh shop-keep, shop-keep?
Can you possibly assist me?
You see, I have all this money
Burning a hole in my pocket
No, I am not just being funny
Even though I ate a lot of chocolate
So pull out the inventory
And soon you will have a story
Of the crazy middle aged lady
Who bought your store empty
It was time to hit the shops. Our first stop was a gallery specializing in leather painted goods such as sandals, wallets, handbags and jewellery. Luckily the shop carried the “slender size 42” (EU size) in stock and I managed to get a pair of sandals into my possession in exchange for a fair amount of Euros. And by the way, I managed to get out of the shop with just one purchase, which in itself, is a record 😉
PS. A woman can never have to many shoes!
Venturing onwards to the shopping streets of many. Browsing, drooling, pondering over the bling blings, shoes – but of course and oh yes, if possible to find one more handbag for my collection of plenty.
Here are a few shops to check out if you are in the vicinity:
And some more…
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