Friday, May 15, 2015

Spring days on the mountain






















I’m back from an escapade to Arcadia, a land immersed in myth 
and legend, a land of woods, fields and flocks, the land of Pan 
according to Greek mythology. Here are some snaps to share 
with you in rush as I’m overwhelmed with the challenges 
of my job.This is a crucial time every year. 
So, it takes less than an hour and a half to reach Vytina, 
where we use to lodge in .It is because of this retreat that 
we choose to stay there, really perfectly accommodating.
I personally needed to unwind from head to toes viewing 
the fir forested slopes and spending more time with my 
family, this is what I did. Vytina village by itself doesn’t 
say too much, hamlets around seem more picturesque and
 interesting, like Dimitsana or Stemnitsa I’m 
showing you in the pictures. What is striking is to see spring 
transform the evergreen landscape into a colourful patchwork
 between bright hues of royal purple and burning yellow. 
A real joy to walk and take photos through those 
stunning displays, a pleasure that my dear nephew shared 
more than the others with me. Woodland flowers and blooming 
trees created the most beautiful springtime symphony soothing 
the spirit outside from the hustle and bustle of the town. 
Awesome chapels hidden in the forest, wood artisans along
 our way, equestrian pitches and a scenic countryside made us 
stop several times to seize the moment and experience 
the beauty of this world. 
Are you organizing some getaway 
after a long and heavy winter? 
Wish me luck! 














40 comments:

  1. This is a fantastic place, Olympia. So many flowers, so many colours...I love it.

    Wish you a wonderful weekend. Sending hugs, Ingrid

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  2. It looks idyllic Olympia - all baby blues and baby pinks and whites.
    It is lovely that your little nephew shares your love of nature too and that you photographed the flowers and countryside together.
    Hope you are sufficiently unwound after your break to cope with the challenges you face at work.

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  3. I'm so glad you had time to share these wonderful images with us. It look so beautiful with all the spring flowers - it's quite breath taking! It must have been a fantastic place to recharge your batteries.Sarah x

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  4. Lovely pictures. I like the houses on the hills.
    Have a nice weekend
    /Maria

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  5. So much beauty, so many colours, so much peace, you have been to a wonderful place Olympia. The pictures speak for themselves, I hope you have gained energy again.

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  6. Τη όμορφη που είναι οι ορεινή Αρκαδία !!!
    πολύ όμορφες φωτογραφίες Ολυμπία ...Πανέμορφα χώρια ..
    τα σπίτια πάνω στο λόφο μεστό πράσινο......ανθισμένα δεντρά ..υπέροχο..
    Καλο Σαββατοκυριακο

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  7. What a beautiful post lots of great pictures ..!..That must be a wonderful trip olympia ...love from je Ria...x!

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  9. Oh Olympia ... what a lovely post. Every picture, all the colours what an absolute joy to behold.

    Thank you for sharing

    All the best Jan

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  10. Such gorgeous pics. I feel like you have taken me on a vacation too! Have a wonderful weekend!
    www.queenbcreativeme.blogspot.com

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  11. You make such beautiful photos. Love them all.
    Hugs from here

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  12. Quelle chance tu as eu Olympia de te ressourcer dans cette magnifique région de moyenne montagne. On doit se sentir revivre au milieu de cette nature si apaisante et qui explose en même temps.
    Dimitsana me rappelle un peu certains villages de ma chère Corse.
    Merci pour cette belle promenade faite avec toi.
    Bises

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  13. Quelle chance tu as eu Olympia de te ressourcer dans cette magnifique région de moyenne montagne. On doit se sentir revivre au milieu de cette nature si apaisante et qui explose en même temps.
    Dimitsana me rappelle un peu certains villages de ma chère Corse.
    Merci pour cette belle promenade faite avec toi.
    Bises

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  14. Gorgeous pictures. I am longing for vacation, but have to wait for next year..
    Kind regards Donna G.

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  15. Stunning landscapes and photographs. Thank you Olympia
    There is a true spring feeling about those places.
    No travels here until summer.

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  17. Good luck with whatever you are doing and thank you for sharing these lovely photos with us.
    Your photos are always really beautiful.
    Tina xxx

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  18. Dear Olympia - Thank you for sharing your stunning photos. You have a gift....each photo looks like a postcard. So lush and vibrant. Cheers from sunny DC, L

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  19. Foto splendide che davvero parlano da sole . A volte basta anche un weekend lontano da tutto per ricaricarsi le batterie. Ti auguro un buon weekend.

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  20. Waaw, ik krijg spontaan heimwee naar dat mooie Griekenland!! Mooie foto's!!!

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  21. La Nature sait bien faire les choses au moi de Mai!! Quelle beauté!!!
    Tu as de la chance d'en avoir bien profité, chère Olympia!!! Et merci d'avoir partagé ces belles photos avec nous!
    Je te souhaite un bon Dimanche et bonne chance pour la suite!!!!
    Bisous!!!

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  22. Hello dear Olympia, what a glorious sights to feast my eyes! Everything seem to be in favour of beauty. It is like my dream destination, like a dream land. While we were experiencing cold and dry, cold and rainy weathers here, your paradise is in the midst of its crowning beauty.
    Thank you dear for sharing. I am so delighted to have dropped by.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs,
    Aida

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  23. What a great trip you made. The photo's are so beautiful! I realy enjoyed your post.
    Greatings from Aleta

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  24. Que lugar mas bello, es todo un lujo poder disfrutar de dias así en familia, me han encantado esas baldosas hidráulicas de la mesa, ese pueblo encima de la montaña, esa iglesia de piedra en medio del bosque, que maravilla!!!
    Besitos.

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  25. Arcadia, sounds good! Thank you for this beautiful walk. Hugs :)

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  26. Oh be still my heart. Your photos are incredible Olympia. Truly stunning. It just took my breath away.

    Hugs,

    Janet

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  27. Dearest Olympia,
    I love all those wonderful images - this place looks like paradise!!!
    Lots of hugs, Traude
    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
    http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2015/05/rdl-5-uber-die-vorteile-des-alterwerdens.html

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  28. Olympia,
    Do you know that you take the most wonderful pictures? You really capture the beauty of each season. There are so many pictures that I loved on this post. That purple flower looks like wisteria, it's very pretty. I liked the picture of the red potted flowers too. The egg basket made me smile, as I love eggs and often have them for breakfast. The blue vase with the flowers is gorgeous. I have always loved the Greek religious art, and every time I visit my church from childhood, I see this art along with wonderful statues. And the daisies.......one of my favorite flowers that, for some reason, remind me of my mom.

    You really do take lovely pictures, and I am in awe with them every time I come over and visit.

    love, ~Sheri

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  29. Oh, the glimpse of those tables beneath the flower-laden trees is so very tempting! Good luck Olympia for the next few weeks. It is always a challenging time for teachers, isn't it? Intense but with rewards to reap afterwards.

    Warmest wishes,

    Stephanie

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  30. The photos you take are always so stunning, Olympia! I loved this post, full of fascinating and beautiful things, and the spring flowers on the mountain are just breath taking! Thank you for sharing so much beauty. Wishing you a happy week, hope it is not too trying.
    Helen xox

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  31. Stunning, stunning photographs! Can't believe such a beautiful place exists on this planet!! Especially I love the old church in the flower field. I want to visit here someday. Thank you for sharing!

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  32. Oh Olympia, I can feel the heat in those photos, which are so beautiful and remind me that I need a holiday too! Such beautiful places on our planet and so little time on earth to visit them all. Hope you were able to unwind and relax. Loved the photos of the fields with flowers and inside the church, visiting different churches is something we always do when travelling abroad. Thank you for sharing your holiday with us! Sharon

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  33. Dear Olympia.

    The photos are beautiful with the Spring flowers, countryside and the horses - just gorgeous.
    Good luck with the next few week and enjoy your summer
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  34. Dear Olympia,
    your post is like a wonderful vacation!!! Fantastic nature and beautiful stone houses wich I love!!! And your backyard is very very very lovely!
    All my best
    Elisabeth

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  35. Dear Olympia,
    your post is like a wonderful vacation!!! Fantastic nature and beautiful stone houses wich I love!!! And your backyard is very very very lovely!
    All my best
    Elisabeth

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  36. Looks utterly fabulous...went to ithica a few years ago in the spring and it was covered in wild flowers, so beautiful!!

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  37. What lovely photos, Spring is my favourite season and it looks beautiful in Greece, Thank you for sharing and thanks for visiting my blog too. Hx

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  38. Cette campagne semble merveilleuse .... merci de ne me la faire découvrir. Et bonne chance ! Amicalement ....

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  39. So lovely place. What a nice pictures!

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