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Mythimna – A Poem

No white-washed confectionary with Holes and passages for fingers to Take hold like a dried-out knucklebone Nor is the mound one of those towns That...
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Ο Τροβαδούρος του καμμένου βουνού

Στα παιδικά μου μάτια φάνταζε, τότε, σαν μύθος. Μια μορφή βγαλμένη, θαρρείς, από μια παμπάλαια ξεθωριασμένη φωτογραφία. Έτσι ήταν, όντως, αυτός ο ιδιόρρυθμος, ο πρωτόγονος,...
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Lesbos, Places to visit

Birds of Lesbos

In many respects Lesvos (Lesbos) is a typical Mediterranean island, dry, rocky and scrub-covered with endless olive groves in lower areas. However, there are rocky...
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The Fortress of Methymna

The fortress of Methymna is built with reddish and brown trachyte on the top of a rocky hill on which the settlement is situated. It...
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Αργύρης Εφταλιώτης

Ο Αργύρης Εφταλιώτης (ψευδώνυμο του Κλεάνθη Μιχαηλίδη) γεννήθηκε στο Μόλυβο της Λέσβου, γιος του δασκάλου Κωνσταντίνου Μιχαηλίδη. Στη γενέτειρά του πέρασε τα παιδικά και μαθητικά...
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Aegean Regatta 2003

The Aegean Regatta 2003 needs no recommendation. It has shown her credentials for the past two years and it is rightfully considered internationally speaking a...
Lesbos
Theophilos Chatzimichael, 1870-1934

Theophilos Chatzimichael, 1870-1934

The Greek Vincent Van Gogh, a unique folk artist-painter, was born in Varia of Lesvos. Theophilos began painting on wood and frescoes using his own...
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Μόλυβος, ένας παραδοσιακός οικισμός

Χαρακτηριστικό δείγμα μεσαιωνικής αρχιτεκτονικής, ο Μόλυβος είναι χτισμένος πάνω σε λόφο. Στις ρίζες του λόφου η θάλασσα, στην κορυφή το κάστρο. Ο οικισμός αναπτύσσεται ημικυκλικά...
Lesbos

The island of Lesvos

Lesbos was the ancient home of the poetess Sappho (7th century B.C.), and today her love for the island still lives on in the hearts...

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    • Local bus – Anaxos to Eftalou June 15, 2023
      Saturday 23 September 2023 The bus did not arrive this morning, so it looks like it has stopped running. The timetable below was taken from the KTEL Lesvos website on 19 July 2023. The fare remains at €1.80 per journey. … Continue reading → The post Local bus – Anaxos to Eftalou appeared first on […]
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    • The Agave May 16, 2022
      For those of you that have walked past our house and been amazed by the agarve, here are the updates we promised you. We will post new pictures of the Agave flower spike here. The post The Agave appeared first on Lesvos.
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    • COVID-19 UPDATE October 6, 2021
      As from 10 July, EODY is no longer posting daily updates. The weekly report does not contain the number of new cases. As a result, we will not be able to update this page. 10 July EODY report 100 new … Continue reading → The post COVID-19 UPDATE appeared first on Lesvos.
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    • British Passport Requirements August 18, 2021
      Since leaving the EU, British Passport Requirements for visits to Europe have changed. If you are travelling on a British passport, on the day you travel, you’ll need your passport to both:   Have at least 6 months left. Be … Continue reading → The post British Passport Requirements appeared first on Lesvos.
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    • Weather August 6, 2021
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    • CHRISTMAS IN MORIA CAMP ON LESVOS January 3, 2018
        On the 29th of December there was a celebration in Moria for the festive season. The celebration took place in the protected inner area and Starfish was invited to attend and help with the festivities. There are three sections in the protected area. Section A – Families and a few unaccompanied minors (over 270) Section B – Unaccompanied minors […]
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    • You Need A Holiday! December 31, 2017
      New year's resolution
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    • Michaelis. Farewell! June 26, 2017
      Yamas, Michaelis I am sure they have ouzo in heaven although I am not sure if there are donkeys or any horses grazing above the clouds You embraced life as a free man loving donkeys, horses and women You were always full of crazy stories to celebrate life and friendship while your Greek heart could […]
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    • Greek Christmas Traditions December 26, 2016
      Greece has many lovely and unique Christmas traditions, and the holiday here is not yet quite as commercialized as you will see elsewhere. During the day on Christmas Eve, children go from house to house singing kalanda (Greek carols) and playing the trigono (triangle), for which they are rewarded with sweets and pocket money. Families […]
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    • Liz Stolls February 16, 2015
      Liz Stolls moved to this idyllic Greek island of Lesvos to marry a Greek farmer. Some say I was brave, some say foolhardy. We started a successful horse and donkey trekking business, built a house, had two daughters – but split up after 12 years. I’m still living here and in Berlin, writing and teaching English. […]
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    • OUR FATHER, GIORGOS……. February 8, 2015
      A unique individual with a kind soul who was much loved by many. Born in 1946 and raised in a traditional Greek household on Lesvos in the small village of Molyvos.  In his early years, Giorgos was significantly influenced by his Communist uncle (Gianni), who operated within the Greek resistance movement. Uncle Gianni was a […]
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