These two women were enjoying the evening in the street of the Asklipiio village on the island of Rhodes. Old people in Greece enjoy sitting outside at the end of day. August 2014. Ces deux femmes appréciaient la soirée dans la rue du village d’Asklipiio sur l’île de Rhodes. Les vieilles personnes en Grèce aiment…
There is a part of the town of Symi, on the island bearing the same name, where tourists hardly ever go as you have to climb dozens of stairs in the heat. This gentleman was having drinks at a small cafe terrace. It seemed he had unmistakably been put there for the picture. August 2014.…
Greek people call them « tramp tourists ». They are young tourists from Germany or France who want to travel off the beaten path. They do not spend much in the islands. September 1991. Les Grecs les appellent les « touristes vagabonds ». Ce sont de jeunes touristes venus d’Allemagne ou de France qui veulent voyager hors des sentiers…
Chania is the second largest city in Crete. It is known for its Venetian harbor where elegant women take the pose in the evening light. August 2013. La Canée est la seconde ville de Crète. Elle est connue pour son port vénitien où les femmes élégantes prennent la pose dans la lumière du soir. Août…
In my opinion, Santorini is the most beautiful Greek island. I remember evenings like this one where tourists gather on the heights of Oia to wait for the sunset over the remains of the volcano. September 1991. A mon avis, Santorin est la plus belle des îles grecques. Je me souviens de soirées comme celles-ci…
There is still an active monk community in the Arkadi monastery. The monastery played an important role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the revolt in 1866. After three days of battle, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder in the monastery, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. August 2013. Il y…
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