Extracts from the following book – Places not on Google Maps One of the smaller Dodecanese islands, Cros is renowned for the passion of its dancers and the depth of the feelings generated in arguments, though these never descend into vendettas. Cros supplies the Greek contestant for the World Arguing Championships on an annual basis. CrosContinue reading “Places not on Google Maps – Cros”
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Samos – 1
I had arrived at the town of Pythagorio on the ferry from Patmos. Pythagorio is the Samian destination for ferries from the Dodecanese Islands. The port of Vathy on the northern side of Samos is the terminus for ferries to the other Aegean Islands, whereas Karlovassi towards the western end of Samos is the placeContinue reading “Samos – 1”
Patmos – 2 – Greek Orthodox Service
I was lucky enough to see a Greek Orthodox service at the Apokalypsis monastery. The priest wore a white ‘dress’ decorated with Greek crosses. He had a large, bushy grey beard and his hair was a similar colour. He spent most of the service in an inner room chanting while two men, members of theContinue reading “Patmos – 2 – Greek Orthodox Service”
Symi
Arriving at Symi Town is the loveliest way to begin any visit to a Greek Island. The bay has low hills on all sides and on those hills are stacked differently coloured ochre Italianate mansions, each one a slightly shade to its neighbour. The slope of the hills means these mansions appear in neat rowsContinue reading “Symi”
Julian Worker Fiction Writing 