▴ Plaka

View from Plaka Castle, overlooking the island’s rugged coastline. Perched on a hill, Plaka is the capital of Milos and has all the charm of a classic Greek island village with its narrow alleys, whitewashed houses, and the occasional stray cat. It’s a laid-back maze of cobblestone streets, cozy cafés, and small shops selling local goods, rendering it a perfect place for a slow, unhurried stroll.


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▴ Harbor of Chania

Evening view from the waterfront of Chania's Old Town on Crete. This picturesque area is full of narrow alleys, historic architecture, and a harbor lined with cafés, restaurants, and colorful buildings, which makes it easy to lose yourself there.

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▴ Chania

With the recent heat, here’s a photo from our Greece trip last summer. This is the historic lighthouse of Chania, which dates back to the Venetian era and sits at the harbor of Chania's Old Town. The area is a maze of narrow streets and alleys, combined with a harbor lined with cafés, restaurants, and historic buildings, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed stroll or a bite to eat.

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Ancient bling bling 💎

Museum of archeology, Heraklion, Greece

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For centuries, Knossos was regarded merely as a city of myth and legend until it was unearthed in 1900 CE by English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.

The excavated site, adorned with frescoes, shed light on the Minoan sport of bull jumping and made the ancient tale of Theseus and the Minotaur (a creature that was half-man and half-bull) seem less fantastical. During bull-jumping, male athletes engaged closely with the bull as they leaped over its horns. This practice likely inspired the ancient perception of the 'myth' of the Minotaur, as these athletes appeared to embody the traits of both men and bulls. And, the discovery of the palace's complex layout lent credibility to the legend of the labyrinth.

It was Evans who first referred to the ancient inhabitants of Crete as 'Minoan,' named after King Minos of Knossos. His excavation and reconstruction efforts, though controversial, laid the groundwork for all subsequent research of Minoan civilization.

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Rauhes Karpathos, aber wunderschön 😊
Sonnigen Feierabend 🙋‍♂️



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3 months till summer. Hung in there my fellow warm loving ppl.


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🏖️ I absolutely love those sunsets at the wonderful beaches of Greece 🇬🇷
📅 September 2021

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