There is a legend that this cave is named after the nymph, Melissanthi, who killed herself in the lake that sort of bears her name after being rejected by the god Pan, who is depicted as a half man half goat that always has an erection and is usually surrounded by a bunch of nymphs. … Continue readingThe Legend of Melissanthi (for elissamae)
Just a little lunch break from posting about Greece from my new neighborhood in Gijón. Well not so new, I’ve been here a little over a week already and still trying to catch up.
Our first stop was Shipwreck Beach (or Paralia Navagio, παραλία ναυάγιο, in Greek). Also referred to as Smuggler’s Cove, the beach is located on the northwest coast of Zakynthos and can only be reached by boat. … Continue readingShipwreck Beach, Location for “Cocoon III, Cruising the Greek Isles”
I can almost hear it say “How dare you. How dare you use me for something so pedestrian, you…you neophyte. Don’t you know I have mirrors and advanced optics and sensors and that I am built to help you control perspective and light and now you’re holding me above your head like I’m a … phone??” … Continue readingBeauty Face Bad, Poros Good
Can’t help it, every time I see “Kefalonian meat pie” on a menu or chalkboard, I just start singing that meat pie song from Sweeney Todd (which I had the horrific misfortune of seeing without knowing what it was about…nightmares for a week!) These island delicacies, which as … Continue readingKefalonian Meat Pie, Savory and Sweet Pie
Drove through a pedestrian zone full of shaking fists so he could show me the main drag in the small town, drove by Manolis Taverna (best meat!) and the supermarket (there’s a psychopath don’t go there!) and then we stopped at their hotel to meet Voula. … Continue readingI am in the Sea, Very Cool, Very Free
Okay, I’m just going to have to suck it up and learn this language. I mean, I AM going to live here one day, so I better start cracking. I wonder if I can learn an entire language with a different alphabet by November 9th? … Continue readingTo Do: Learn Greek, Move Here
As much as I would love to wander in at 5pm (10am NYC time) after a day of sailing, drinking, swimming and eating, the 49 year old me is a little more responsible than let’s say the 48 year old me would have been. … Continue reading2016: A Greek Odyssey