Music for those who stay home

 

Plenty of time for sweet memories and music during the lockdown. About the different styles of music of the Dutch Simeon ten Holt and the Greek/American Diamanda Galás, http://smitakislesvos.com/en/music-for-those-who-stay-home/

Lost cities

Lesvos has a few cities, now lost forever. By digging in the earth and in old scripts the history revives a bit. But there is also a new city that, because of the virus, is in danger to be forgotten. Continue reading: http://smitakislesvos.com/en/lost-cities/

Free State Mytilini

 

Lesvos now has been divided into two new municipalities: West Lesvos and Mytilini. West Lesvos should become one big nature park while Mytilini should proclaim itself as a ‘Free State of Refugees’, continue reading ->http://smitakislesvos.com/en/free-state-mytilini/

The mystery of Polichnitos

 

You miss something of Lesvos when you didn’t roam along the streets of the little town of Polichnitos. Already in 1979 it was declared a traditional village, but it is still full of little city houses. And that one house, clearly not so traditional. Who knows more about this intriguing rebellious house? continue reading: http://smitakislesvos.com/en/the-mystery-of-polichnitos/

January, 28 - The works of Sigri

In the summer you can always wake me up for a trip to Sigri. There’s delicious food and a cozy village beach on the dazzling blue bay, along with numerous long sandy beachesthat stretch out beyond the picturesque village. The only beach cafe you will find there is at Faneromeni (Etsi), the other beaches are at most disturbed by bunches of screaming seagulls. Etsi, managed by Nondas, is in a totally deserted landscape between large fields and some low sand dunes that temper the foaming waves. The impressive emptiness and the seldom quiet sea give the utmost feeling of serenity. Nondas serves only coffee, alcoholic drinks and toast, unless you make a reservation and arrange to have Nondas’ mother cook for you. Having lunch in this quietness is a dream. At least for me. read further -> The works of Sigri

January, 21 - I am ashamed

When the new Greek government took office in July 2019 they wiped the Ministry of Migration from the table. The responsibility for migrants and refugees was shifted between different ministries until it was decided to reinstall a Ministry of Migration. It took them five months to realize that Greece not only had an economic crisis to deal with but also has a huge refugee problem. Read further -> I am ashamed

January, 10 - Alfa Heijn, or the supermarketizing of Lesvos

Supermarket war in Kalloni? How fast is the march of big supermarkets on Lesvos? Read about it in: Alfa Heijn, or the supermarketizing of Lesvos, http://smitakislesvos.com/…/alfa-heijn-or-the-supermarketi…/