Summer Interlude

Glorious Summer

Country Road

There's nothing like driving down winding country roads on a hot summer day! 

The distinct smell of the greek countryside which is a unique mix of native herbs, shrubs, greenery, hot earth and dry grass is as intoxicating as the scenery.

View From The Castle

Last week we visited another fabulous greek castle, Palamidi, at the historic city of Nafplion.

This is the view from one of the openings of the fortress wall and one of my favourite pictures. It has hardly captured the intensity of the blue of the sea or the breath-taking beauty of the glorious miniature view seen through the tunnel of sturdy, thick rock but I simply had to share it.

With more to come....

If you want to walk around the castle, have a look here or here.

For some great pictures, see here.

And if you want to read up on the castle itself, try this, this, this or a visitor's guide.

Summer Pics

Who ever tires of the summer?

Malvasia

Almost a month ago we had the pleasure of visiting Monemvasia, a small island -and town- off the east coast of the Peloponnese and yet another magical place where the feeling of having been transported back through time is intense.

I haven't sorted and edited most photos yet -there are numerous- but these are a sneak peek of what this amazing place looks like.

Upon entering the medieval town you imediately start meandering through narrow little alleyways as seen in the pictures. The feeling is breath-taking and treking up to the fortress on the top of the hill is an experience not to be missed.

 I will be back with more photos and information about Monemvasia - also known as Malvasia. 

In the meantime, here are some links to incredible photos, breathtaking views and history, some more amazing history, all sorts of info on modern-day Monemvasia and maps of the island and the city, both Byzantine and modern.

Linked to:

Natasha In Oz, The Dedicated House, Annemarie's Haakblog

Mediterranean Summer

Χριστος Ανεστη!

TheBridesHopeChest

AnthisBatikArt

Drakos Design

Angelikon

Monday Moodboard - European Tour

1. Paris Rooftops Print by EmelePhotography
2. Thassos, Greece - Set of 3 Fine Art Photographs by Starry Blue Sky
3. Dusk in Siena- Original Fine Art Photograph by Stephmel
4. Urban Peace over the Brussels Roofs by  MyMonography

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European etsy Team every Monday.   The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood at that particular day.  It's lots of fun!
Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game: StarOfTheEast.

Road Trip- Part 2 -The Castles

Following Road Trip-Part 1-The Roads, come The Castles of said same trip:

Road Trip - Part 1- The Roads

road trip [countable] American English

a long trip that you take in a car, usually with friends

(Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English)