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SEPTEMBER 2020
Sad to report that a devastating fire has destroyed the migrant camp on Lesbos. Hopefully the UN can provide support and a solution to this situation.
The Greek island of Lesbos is around 10 km off the Turkish coast. There are reports of tension between the local inhabitants and the estimated 20,000 refugee migrants fleeing from Turkey and other points East to Europe.
We can only hope that a more peaceful and tolerant world will stop the suffering of innocent people, one day.
A visit to the Lesbos countryside is a way to discover peace and tolerance, and to marvel at the simple beauty of this island.
When we visited the island it was a very peaceful place. We based ourselves at Molyvos, enjoyed travelling around to see the sights, and had a very relaxing time. We have very fond memories of ut time there.
Skiathos is a small Greek island with some historical significance – it was here in 1807 that the blue and white Greek flag was first flown. The ceremony took place at the Evangelistria Monastery which is about 10 minutes out of town (or around 2 hours if you walk).
It’s worth all the steps up to the Molyvos Castle. Besides the view, you pass a lot of shops on the way up.
Mytilini, the capitol of Lesbos is situated on a harbour that is circled by shops, houses, restaurants, churches and a huge castle.
Most visitors to the picturesque Phillip Island are day-trippers who come especially to see the penguins as they surf ashore at dusk and waddle up to their burrows with full tummies to feed their young. We made our visit a four-day trip to have a decent break, enjoy the peaceful surrounds and experience some of the gastronomical highlights of the island.
Whalers Way on Eyre Peninsula The very tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia reveals magnificent coastal scenery in a drive along Whalers Way.
Ortigia – Syracusa’s Stunning Island The ancient island of Ortigia has many delights. The Fountain of Diana in the Archimedes Square on Ortigia Island. Syracusa