Posted by: DG MARYOGA | 31/07/2012
Beating the heat waves in Lefkada
Green and Blue in absolute Harmony and Sea Breeze from the Ionian Greek island of Lefkada …
Lefkada is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea (the only one linked to the mainland of Greece) with a long history behind which goes back all the way to the times of Homer (800 BC) .It has lush vegetation and magnificent natural beauties and beaches.The nearby little islands scattered around Lefkada are also very remarkable and beautiful.The famous island of Scorpios (owned by Aristotle Onassis) and Meganisi,where the large Papanikolis sea cave is located,are very close and you get nice views from Lefkada.Papanikolis ,the Greek submarine,used the huge sea cave in Meganisi as a hideout in the WWII . I also love Lefkada as it is Angelos Sikelianos‘ and Aristotle Valaoritis’ hometown. Valaoritis (1824-1879) dedicated his life to poetry and he was also a Councillor for the county and fought vigorously for the rights of the “Eptanisa” (the seven islands also known as the Ionian islands). When the Eptanisa were joined to the rest of Greece on the 29th of March 1864, Aristotle Valaoritis continued his political career as councillor in Athens.
Angelos Sikelianos (1884–1951) is one of the most prominent poets and a main representative of the modern European lyricism … Not of Pentelic marble nor of brass shallI errect Thy deathless idol,but from a tall column made of cypress wood that my work may be fragrant throughout the ages ..
Aristotle Valaoritis’ house and Saint Kyriaki (Sunday) country church nicely nestling in the greenery and firmly holding the tradition.
And here come some views to the Scorpios island and the place where the Christina O luxury yacht docked … I cannot help but think of Seferis’ great and famous poem ” The King of Asine ” .A poem which explores the meaning of the futility and brevity of human glory and existence …
Off to Meganisi and the Papanikolis sea cave
Platonic thoughts … and Let’s say that now we are first facing the light of the world and let’s say only that the others call us Greeks … Yiannis K.Papadopoulos
Greek flavour and thoughts before leaving for cool European destinations …
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Posted in Greece, Greek islands, Lefkada, Photographs | Tags: Angelos Sikelianos, Aristotle Onassis, Greece, Ionian Blue Hotel, Ionian Islands, Lefkada, Meganisi, NATURE, Nikiana, Papanikolis sea cave, Scorpios, summer
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Thank you Doda for these awesome photos of an incredibly beautiful place on this earth. I enjoyed learning the rich history, too. 🙂
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By: Jet Eliot on 21/07/2014
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It’s never too late to thank you,dear Jet,for all your likes and your approving comments ! I’m trying very hard to clean out my cluttered,crammed,my nighmarish inbox and I am delighted I found your comments.I am so very sorry,dear Jet,but I was away from WP for a long time,All started after coming back from my long summer holidays and I realised that the situation was unmanageable …
All the very best to you , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 24/12/2014
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It`s a pleasure to see these beautiful landscapes, Doda. You are blessed, having all that beauty around you. Thanks for sharing. Hugs 🙂
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By: Aditix on 17/05/2014
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Thanks kindly dear Aditix ! I am so delighted you enjoyed it,my friend!
Love and hugs, Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
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wonderful photos
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By: taphian on 19/08/2013
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Thaaaaank U !!! I so much like your wonderful posts;full of life and vibrant colours.I R/Ted one.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 19/08/2013
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Thanks a lot for your nice comment.
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By: taphian on 20/08/2013
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Pleasure my friend !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/01/2014
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Καλημέρα και καλή χρονιά.
i see you haven’t posted anything in a while and i hope everything is good with you.
While i was watching again today these pictures and i felt something inside me. First time in my life i miss summer, i am a winter “boy” and it feels much more comfortable living in snow,rain and low temperatures.
Next summer i am surely going to Leykada even for 1 day.
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By: aviectus on 10/01/2013
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It’s never too late George to answer your lovely comment ! I love winter too and low temperatures,but summer is fine if you are away from big cities.The 2013 summer in Greece is amazingly cool and heatwaves have completely forgotten us – Thank God !!!!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/08/2013
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Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award, for the rules etc. Click the link: http://gretchendelrio.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/appreciation/
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By: Gretchen Del Rio on 16/09/2012
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Thanks a million Gretchen. Iam so sorry I never,ever managed to do something about it and of course to thank you !!! Stay well
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/08/2013
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I’ve nominated you the Lovely Blog Award
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By: tamara on 16/08/2012
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Thank you so much ! Sorry for MIA ; I never managed to do something about it.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/08/2013
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it’s OK 😉
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By: tamara on 16/08/2013
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Thank you for your approving comment and your nice words.No,it is not my hometown,just holidaying before leaving for cool European destinations.
I can really imagine the gorgeous photos you can capture when you visit the Papanikolis huge sea cave.
Have an enjoyable summer,my friend and many thanks for coming by.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/08/2012
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Beautiful post! And, the blue sea, orange sky… wow! Thank you for showing “your space” again!
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By: Amy on 01/08/2012
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Thaaaaaank U Amy !!!
I love your ” space” too. Have a peaceful day.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/08/2012
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Nice post – I have just returned from Corfu – WOW it was hot! Stayed in Kalami where Lawrence Durrell temporarily lived and where Henry Miller spent some time in 1939. I found it quite inspirational.
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By: Andrew Petcher on 31/07/2012
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We visited Kerkyra too.I wonder how you survived the sizzling weather.If it is hard for me it must be unbearable for you.Ayway,hope you enjoyed your stay there and that the changes you found were not disappointing.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/08/2012
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It was wonderful, we stayed in Kalami and there was a literary heritage to indulge in. The heat was overpowering but it didn’t spoil our stay!
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By: Andrew Petcher on 01/08/2012
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Kalami is heaven,Andrew ! You couldn’t have found a more sophisticated spot in the island.L.Durrell and H.Miller were so much inspired by the place.The White House looks as if time has forgotten it.Glad that all was fine with you.I know that the place had more to give to you apart from the sun and its natural beauties … As I had stated in a previous post,I consider you a contemporary Miller or Durrell.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/08/2012
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Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive! Thanks for the compliment.
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By: Andrew Petcher on 01/08/2012
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Pleasure Andrew !!! Bliss it was in that dawn to be alive
But to be young was very heaven …Up my friend, and quit your books …
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/08/2012
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I loved your post.
i visited with parents Lefkada lond time ago ( really long ) i was 1 years old,now i almost 30.
the only memory i have of this place is the papanikolis Cave,still “haunts” my dreams.i need to vist this place again,which i find perfect for a series of photoshoot.
Have you spend your vacation there,or its your Birthplace?
in conclusion the article describes lots of aspecs of the island,and your photos are really really good. especially the 4th,the sunset ( my favorite ) and the wide angle photo of the cave entrance!!
have a good summer and enjoy the Greek sun.
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By: aviectus on 31/07/2012
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Thank you for your generous and approving comment.No,it is not my hometown,just holidaying before leaving for cool European destinations.
Kerkyra,Naxos and Myconos were also fascinating and every time we visit any of the Greek islands we feel as if it was the very first time … I can imagine the photos you can capture when you visit the Papanikolis sea cave.
Have an enjoyable summer
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/08/2012
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