These photos were taken by my son-in-law Kyriakos, Captain of the water taxi Socrates.
This is typical of some of the luxury yachts that anchor offshore for a few hours or a few days. Rumours gallop around the island that the Sheik of Araby-k, Charles and Camilla, even dear friend of affluent politicians, George Bush the Elder , or nowadays a Russian tycoon and his entourage have come ashore and are chowing down on lobster and caviar at one of the seaside tavernas
Sunrise over the 'Modi' on an early morning fishing trip
The blue, blue Aegean
A small church on the headland. Opened up on its fiesta when crowds arrive by small boat to light a candle or maybe for a baptism or private wedding
The lighthouse at the entrance to Poros harbour. This is accessed by a hike overland following a narrow goat track
or
from the sea by small boat
The lighthouse is no longer operational but still serves as a beacon for those arriving on the island. We pass the lighthouse, cruise round the headland and there is the picturesque white island harbour town on the horizon
Approaching Poros.
Rounding the headland
Chief Observing Officer
I'm loving the cat keeping watch. Think I'd like to explore the old church, I like places like that.
ReplyDeleteThat cat photo is a classic! I've only seen that church from way up in the hills above. It is truly isolated
DeleteYou certainly are lucky to live where you do. All your photos remind me of fabulous holidays I've spent on the islands.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I saw these photos. They are something different from those I usually take.
DeleteBeautiful deep blue colours! Beautiful place you live in, Linda!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
For some reason that deep blue made me think of Capri, though I've never visited. The Mediterranean has some beautiful places to vsit
DeleteGreat photos and a very wise looking cat!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo of the cat surveying his kingdom!
DeleteLovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe sea is so blue but so is the sky. That's what it will be like in a few months!
DeleteBrings to life a book I read recently by Lawrence Durrell about when he spent a year or more teaching and writing on a Greek island in the 1950s. Lovely post and photos Linda.
ReplyDeleteI love those Lawrence Durrel books. I have the ones written on Rhodes, Corfu and Cyrpus
DeleteBeautiful pictures. I don’t think I would ever tire of looking out over the blue waters
ReplyDeleteEven though I live five minutes drive from western port bay I cannot see it from home
Knowing it’s close though is slovenly thought and in days past. When life was hectic and not so full of ups. I’d go and and park at the water and sit and watch it and let all the worries and stresses float away