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Some scenes from around the island
Up the back stairs
The view from above the main town looking across the straits to the small coastal town of Galatas and the mainland.
A picturesque cottage up above the main harbour.
This area is up in the hills near us.
It is the fertile valley called Fousa. Here are the islands vineyards, olive groves, small herds of sheep and goats, chooks and vegetable gardens. Not many live up here. The farmers come up 5ks from the main town every day to tend their flocks and plots.
Hand painted by my friend J. Blue eyes and fish to ward off the evil eye.
Our front yard. The chairs and table were rescued from the tip. K sanded and oiled them. We bought comfy cushions and now they smarten up our entrance-way
It never fails to amaze me, the things people throw away!
ReplyDeleteThis was the best find ever. All it needed was a clean and a shine
DeleteI love the picturesque cottage.
ReplyDeleteA friend took the photo. I think it's owned by an elderly couple from Athens who take pride in their holiday cottage
DeleteI love that photo with the steps in it. You did well, finding that table and chair set. They look great! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteSo many steps in Poros town. Nice to look at. You get loads of exercise
DeleteEvery corner is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so colourful right now. Bougainvilia everywhere
DeleteIt looks so beautiful there as I look out our window at rain, wind, dark clouds and 13C.
ReplyDeleteYour sunshine is coming, I hope!!
DeleteIt all looks delightful (and warm). Wonderful find from the tip.
ReplyDeleteK actually saved it before it went onto the truck. Builders were emptying an old house. Right time right place
DeleteThose steps are so the image you have of Greece! Lovely photos, the chairs and table were a great find.
ReplyDeleteWe were very lucky with the chairs and table. They looked old and grotty. No more
DeleteIt just all looks so beautiful! I so enjoy your blog...
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary!!
DeleteGreece without refugees and asylum seekers. Nice.
ReplyDeleteAnd no virus, around here, just now
DeleteWhat a beautiful island you have, to call home :)
ReplyDeleteI had better not complain lol
DeleteThey look lovely. I love your old/new table and chairs.
ReplyDeleteThey cleaned up beautifully. I did take a before photo but deleted it because I was so mad at k for bringing more 'stuff' home. I had better keep my mouth closed!!
DeleteFouza looks lovely. Are homes distant from the fertile valley so as not to cover fertile land? We noticed similar on our way to Meteora in Jan this year - fertile plains with no villages, and all the villages on hills around the edges.
ReplyDeleteGood on K for rescuing good furniture. I have been asked/invited to help a young friend do likewise to furnish the late grandmother's empty house on Salamina, so that they can use it in weekends and summertime. They are young without a lot of €, and they also believe strongly in re-use recycle. I foresee an interesting collection!