piątek, 29 kwietnia 2011

Nasz raj na Cykladach - cz. II/ Our paradise on Cycladic Islands - part II



Kiedy po 2 latach patrzę na te zdjęcia, nadal zachwyca mnie koloryt Wysp Cykladzkich. Pewnie są jeszcze bardziej urokliwe miejsca niż Tinos, jednak i ta wyspa ma w sobie niezaprzeczalny czar.

When I am looking at these pictures after 2 years, I am still delighted with the colors of Cycladic Islands. Maybe there are more charming places than Tinos but this island has also a lot of magic.



Plaże na Tinos są raczej kamieniste, morze dość spokojne, a w czerwcu przed upałem chłodziło nas meltemi, które jest charakterystyczne dla tego rejonu.

Beaches on Tinos are rather stony, the sea is quite peaceful and in June we were cooled by meltemi wind which is characteristic for this region.

 
Poniżej pokazuję wspomniane przeze mnie wcześniej ozdobne gołębniki, które są typowe dla tej wyspy. Jak widać, wyglądają one jak kamieniczki bez okien;-)


Underneath you can see a pigeons’ house about which I have mentioned earlier. They are very characteristic for the island. As you can see, they look like mansions without windows:)

 
Nadmorski deptak w stolicy miasta zachęca wszystkich do późnopopołudniowych czy wieczornych spacerów.

The seaside promenade in the capital encourages to late afternoon or evening walks.

 
Prócz gołębników, charakterystycznymi elementami architektury wysypy są wiatraki. Nie sądzę by pełniły jeszcze jakiekolwiek funkcje użytkowe, cieszą jednak oko przechodnia.


Apart from the pigeons’ houses, windmills, are characteristic elements of the architecture of the island. I do not think that they are still being used but they look very pleasant, don’t they?



Nawet mniej uczęszczane dzielnice stolicy mają swoje ładne skwerki, tu akurat poczyniono oszczędność na wodzie;)

Even the less popular districts have pretty parks, here, as you can see, someone economized on water;-)


Jak już wspominałam, wyspa nawiedzana jest przez wielu pielgrzymów, udających się do świątyni Panagia Evangelistria, w której znajduje się cudowna ikona Matki Boskiej, podobno namalowana przez samego świętego Łukasza.

As I have mentioned, the island is visited by many pilgrims, who go to the church of Panagia Evangelistria, in which a miracle icon of the Virgin Mary is located. It is supposes to be painted by saint Lucas.


Niestety nie trafiliśmy na główne obchody, które odbywają się corocznie15 sierpnia, jednak kilkakrotnie byliśmy świadkami, jak pielgrzymi na klęczkach podchodzą pod górę, na której znajduje się świątynia. Na szczęście wzdłuż całej tej trasy położony jest dywan.

Unfortunately we didn’t participate in the main celebration on August 15th, but we saw a few times how the pilgrims are climbing the hill on their knees to reach the church. Luckily the road is covered with carpet.

Miłego długiego weekendu!
Have a nice weekend! (here we have bank holidays until 4 of May)

53 komentarze:

Ann Nichols pisze...

Summer is almost here!! These pictures make me long for it!
Blessings!
ann

Allison pisze...

You always look so happy and carefree... at least on vacation! :)

Really beautiful, Ola. I would have tried to participate in the celebration, too. The country exudes such a sense of warmth - it is inviting.

Thanks for sharing. And have a wonderful weekend!

Naturedigital pisze...

There is no other place like the Cycladic Islands..
No other place with so much blue in the skies and the waters of the Aegean Sea.
No no other place with so much blinding natural light.

Thank you for showing our islands at their best with your photographs.
Costas

Merisi pisze...

Like Paradise on Earth, indeed! :-)

wildrose pisze...

Faktycznie wyglada jak w raju... ciekawe te golebniki no i niezwykle wiatraki!

Nancy pisze...

I'm so jealous, Ola. Paradise!

And you look so pretty in these photos. :)

Peggy pisze...

what beautiful sites!

Ola pisze...

Nancy, you are so kind:)

Food, Fun and Life in the Charente pisze...

What a beautiful place and your photos are great. Diane

Pet pisze...

Ola, this island looks like paradise, a place not yet spoilt by tourists. I have been looking a little bit through the rest of your blog too. A lot of interesting places and tips to look around and I am sure there is still a lot more to discover from your world, so I will join your blog right now.
Thanks for your comments in my blog. And thanks to that I have been able to find about you and your whereabouts!

The Tame Lion pisze...

absolutnie cudowny!

Kasia pisze...

Nawet nie wiesz ile bym dała za wygrzewanie się teraz na takiej kamiennej plaży :) Mi wiatraki podobają się najbardziej :-) Uściski!

Ricardo Miñana pisze...

Es un placer pasar por tu blog,
si te gusta la poesía te invito al mio,
que tengas un feliz fin de semana.
saludos.

tupersonalshopperviajero pisze...

such a beautiful pics and the colours... as you said are really beautiful. Thanks to share them
kss
,-)

Trotter pisze...

Hi Ola! Finally some time to stop by... And what gorgeous pictures you have here! Tinos looks great!! And you too... ;)

Blogtrotter Two is still strolling in Amsterdam... Enjoy and have a superb weekend!!

Scott pisze...

Very pretty and interesting tour of the island. Thanks for taking me along.

Draffin Bears pisze...

Hi Ola,

What a glorious place you had your holiday and loved seeing your photographs. The white of the houses and the blue of the sky and ocean is wonderful.

Have a happy weekend and enjoy your bank holiday
Hugs
Carolyn

Mom Daughter Style pisze...

you really know how to enjoy life!

Belated Happy Easter

http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/

Doug Hickok pisze...

Wonderful collection of images. The settings are so beautiful and bright and colorful! Love the warmth of the photography.

Ajka pisze...

Uwielbiam wiatraki! I kamieniste plaże, są piękne!

Anne in Oxfordshire pisze...

Hi Ola .. looks a lovely place to visit, your photos are brilliant , makes us want to be there :-)

ρομπερτ pisze...

Thank you for this wonderful escape.

Please have you all a good Sunday and new month as well.


daily athens

Amanda pisze...

how beautiful!!! especially the windmill - so quaint! and i love those smooth beach stones....

enjoy your holiday!

Joe pisze...

That does looking like an awesome place to take a vacation. Thanks for sharing Ola.

O'STYLE pisze...

Loved every single pic! Beautiful place to rest and spend a good time for holidays!

xx

Lara pisze...

What an amazing weather!! Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by and for your comment

kisses
Lara

Martina pisze...

Lovely! Would like to be there now! Have a nice monday :)

Susu Paris Chic pisze...

I heart the pic of you and the wind... and the mill!

Ola pisze...

dziękuję za wszystkie komentarze!
Thanks for all comments!

Ataner pisze...

Ola, kocham takie miejsca i zawsze mi malo takich pieknych widokow.
Fantastycznie pokazalas urok tych cudownych zakatkow.
Pozdrawiam:)

Bitch pisze...

Nice to remind us in Greece that
we have all these beautiful gems!!

magda pisze...

My dear friend Ola
Wonterful photos of Tinos!!!
I'm very glad, that to like the Greece!
I hope to com some day in Halkidiki!
Many greetings and kisses

Ola pisze...

Magda, I hope to visit it someday also!

eye in the sky pisze...

The photos look like images culled from illustrations of children's fairy tales. :->

Beautiful!

Annabella pisze...

Hi Ola (lovely name by the way)- thanks for visiting and for your comments. The photo is of an orange just blossoming and yes the cake was really yummy - it`s grown on me and you should try it! Lovely summery photos - I can feel the sun from here! Have a great day.

fiziskandarz pisze...

seems u had a great time there! :D the beach with white pebbles seems very interesting :D hope u had a great summer there! :D

joanny pisze...

a beautiful tour you took us on, the sharp contrast of the very white buildings and very blue sea and sky is Glorious. You look so pretty sitting there, and always you photograph very well.

Happy Spring time ---

joanny

Bob Bushell pisze...

Brilliant holiday.

CzarnyKot pisze...

Cudowny kolor nieba i moża. Plaża bardzo ciekawa cociaz nie do poleżenia, ale za to wybrało by się coś na skalniaczek.
Gołębniki mnie zachwyciły.
pozdrawiam serdecznie

Markosy pisze...

No wonder I love the pictures you take. Lovely and full of brilliantly inspiring colours.

I wish you a great evening,

Antonio

Ewa Smaczniutkie.pl pisze...

Ola tylko mogę Ci pozazdrościć widoków. Piękne miejsce!
Ale widzę, że Ciebie będę mogła czasami podpytać, czy danie kuchni greckiej jest na pewno greckie :)
Pozdrawiam :)

Ms. Becky pisze...

the light and water is so beautiful. how fortunate you are to have these islands. the windmill looks so primitive yet functional and it has great photogenic qualities. thanks for sharing your beautiful world Ola!

Enrique G.A. pisze...

Spektakularne zdjęcia miejsc i pełne światła .-
Pozdrowienia .-

joanny pisze...

Ola

I wish you and your spouse a lovely May week end.

Enjoyed a second look at this beautiful Island... maybe next year a good place for a vacation,

joanny

Phivos Nicolaides pisze...

The beauties of Greece are even better through your eyes and lovely photos!

Lily Riani pisze...

i plan to visit greece this year end, you pics and entry inspire me even more.

Cobalt Violet pisze...

Wow! What a beautiful place! I would love to go there someday. Great photos!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti pisze...

It does look like paradise! I love the windmill.

blessingsgoddess pisze...

The Cyclades look good in your pictures.

I broke my ankle on the island of Syros and spent a week in their excellent hospital !

Life Ramblings pisze...

what a perfect getaway. your pictures bring back fond memories of Santorini.

Janice pisze...

Simply gorgeous!

ruma pisze...

Hello. Ola!!
Thank you for your visit.

The lovely heart will invite all peace.

strong HUG, from Japan.
ruma

Agni pisze...

W moich stronach nikt nie jedzie TYLKO na wakacje na Tinos. Pierwszy cel jest Matka Boska, ktorej trzeba za cos podziekowac, albo poprosic...