Sunday, 21 June 2020

Where is the Greek sun?


This corona-summer until now has been reigned by clouds and pop-up showers. Even that the famous blue sky is often to be seen and the temperature has finally reached a summerly level, it seems like the weather is also suffering from corona: continue reading -> http://smitakislesvos.com/en/where-is-the-greek-sun/

Friday, 12 June 2020

Roman games


A temple in the amphitheater of Mytilini? Here a bit more about the Romans who built this temple of Nemesis and their bloody games: Roman games, http://smitakislesvos.com/en/roman-games/

(photo: internet)


Thursday, 28 May 2020

Beetroot divorce

 

In ancient times, when beetroots only grew along the Mediterranean coasts, it were only the leaves that were eaten. Nowadays the leaves are a bit forgotten, even that they can be served in so many tasty dishes: http://smitakislesvos.com/en/beetroot-divorce/

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

The Magical Empire of Stones

 

On Lesvos there are all kind of stones: from small colorful pebbles, to enormous rocks, lost in a landscape. A fascinating world, http://smitakislesvos.com/en/the-magical-empire-of-stones/

Monday, 27 April 2020

A Hairdressers Blues

 

During this Corona crisis one realizes which people are important in life. In Greece for example those are the also hairdressers. Already in ancient Greece they had an important function. Now that beards and moustaches are back in fashion, also the hairdressers are. Read about a short history of hairdressers: http://smitakislesvos.com/en/a-hairdressers-blues/

Friday, 17 April 2020

Have a B6!

 

The interpretations of the lockdown document and the bans around Greek Easter: http://smitakislesvos.com/en/have-a-b6/

Friday, 10 April 2020

The son of Coronis


About how a walk under a full moon can bring you to the myth of Asclepius, who knew how to deal with ill people. Now that scientists wrestle with an unknown virus, there is space for new tales: Continue reading -> http://smitakislesvos.com/en/the-son-of-coronis/