Hermoupolis-Cyclades

Dearly beloved blog friends shortened my blog break and 

pushed me to overcome my summer laziness and truancy. 

 Thank you for your kind words, I’m so flattered to hear 

I’m sadly missed… 

To be sincere I still don’t want to pull myself out of the summer

 mood and it feels absolutely great to continue the freestyle 

living of the season, so pleasurable really! 

But summer flied by too fast and I’m back now to show you

 some holiday snaps from the places I’ve visited.

Did you also have a nice time? 

It was a full time season with everything. In the midst of 

tough times I experienced excitement, joy, deception, hope, 

sadness, surprise, happiness, satisfaction… 

The important thing is that we definitely had fun and have 

savored some very special moments from our holidays. 

Extended weekends were spent in our second home, alone 

or with guests, those mini vacations are so precious when you 

are waiting for August to come. Then, we had an island 

escape and a mountain sojourn,both wonderful. 

So, today I’m taking you to our first destination, 

Syros, 

a gem in the middle of the Greek Archipelagos. 

Its main town Hermoupolis is not only the capital of the

 Cyclades island group, but one of the most beautiful Greek 

harbors, a thriving place, home to many of Greece’s wealthiest 

shipping magnates and traders. 

The history of settlement on Syros goes back 

at least 5,000 years, to the Early Bronze Age of the 

Cycladic civilization.If you are interested in its rich history, 

there is plenty of information on the Internet regarding 

the island and its port town. 

The absence of flights from abroad contributed to the 

maintenance of the village life and Hermoupolis isn’t touristy 

to a fault. The locals you meet actually have an interest 

in meeting you, in sharp contrast to busier islands like 

Mykonos (I adore!) or Santorini.

We were lucky enough to avoid high temperatures and very, 

very privileged to lodge at the Appolonion Palace, located 

on a steep cliff, in the historical and aristocratic 

district of Vaporia.

Once awake, before breakfast ...

we dived from the steps into the tempting pelagos, 

having theatrical scenery around us, 

a unique experience indeed!

Hope you enjoyed the photos. 

I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Until we e-meet again, here or on Instagram

Take care

O

What would summer be...

Without those sea images?

If I couldn’t delight my tedious moments in my little 

haven of tranquility,

 reading a book, 

wearing bikini

and sunbathing on the beach?

What's summer without shaking off the sand 

at a beach shower?

What summer would mean if all roads didn’t lead to the beach bar?

Cozy and inviting

I was raised near the beach; with the fresh breeze coming 

off the sea, hearing its sound...

What would summer be for me without 

all those shades of indigo, all those sea pleasures...

without the street vendors selling corn on the cob…?

without freshly cut melons,

without heading off to dreamland?

There's nothing like the guarantee of a golden tan 

during the day, nothing better than swimming passion...

What’s not to love? 

That’s what summer is all about for me. 

And for you?

J

Dearest blogfriends, the time has come to say goodbye,

I need some rest, take a break and turn off my laptop. 

I need to unplug my tether to the internet, it will be

only Instagram for a while. (real addiction, isn't it?)

I will be thinking of you, of you all.

Keep on going, don’t look back and 

please have fun!!!

What would life be without summer?

O

An exuberant garden

Nothing best to stimulate my senses than stepping inside 

a fruitful garden, hosting a riot of colours and horticultural 

treasures. Let me take you into it. It’s not precisely a garden 

but a sprawling property surrounding a cozy cottage in the 

low hills nearby. A retired woman, a daydreamer, a passionate

gardener who feels awe in a nature of endless miracles,

 this is who is tending this beautiful area. Always welcoming

 me with kindness, she allowed me enter her secret 

garden and beauties. 

The harvesting vegetables, ripe and healthy, smell like they should,
recalling childhood’s memories when we bought them loose
 at the local grocery.

From the flourishing capers, wild climber plants, lavender, lilies, 

trumpet vine creepers, roses , fruitful trees and more further 

on in the kitchen garden and the chicken coop, everything grows, 

exists and creates a harmonious area to delight in. 

One post wouldn’t be enough to guide you therein but you get 

a sneak peek of how it looks. What strikes me more is that this field 
sample provides so much satisfaction to its owner that it is worth 
the exhausting task of its maintenance. 

Only think that a big portion of this property burned 
in the 2007 wildfire season !

Leaving with a bag filled with a good part of the crop, a dozen 

fresh eggs and a lovely posy I felt I have savoured a slice

 of a country paradise and I'm grateful to be so warmly
hosted by friends.

Please, stay cool!!!
Life is beautiful
Love to you all

O