Dec 08 2012
The English poet Shelley was widely travelled, and may well have been visiting Paleochora when he wrote the lines : ” When Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? ” As I write this in late November, the first of our “spring” flowers are already appearing – a profusion of mauve & pink anemones (Latin …
Nov 06 2012
Approaching the village of Voutas, 12 km north-west of Paleochora, the eyes of walkers, cyclists or car passengers (not drivers, please) are inexorably drawn across the deep valley of the Pelakaniotikos river to a prominent natural arch high among the rocks on the opposite hillside. What an exploit it would be, I’ve often thought, as …
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