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/
Sunday, 21 June 2020
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/






