(Picture: a kafenion in Loutronpoli-Thermi) You will not find the name Epicurus in a list of the best known Greek philosophers like Pythagorion, Socrates, Plato or Aristotle. Although he did found a school of philosophy …
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Midwinter
Christmas times in the East and West and where it all came from.
ContinueWelcome to the hell of Lesvos
Refugee centre Pagani compared to Dante’s Hell.
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About retsina and other Greek wines and their history.
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About the island and its Turkish neighbours and a concert of the Scorpions in Mytilini.
ContinueHigh heels forbidden
High heels and chewing gum can damage archeological sites.
ContinueEmails for Mary and churches on Lesvos
About August 15th and churches on Lesvos.
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About Epiphany and cross throwing.
ContinueSaint Nicholas December 18, 2006
About the different Saints celebrated in Decembe,
ContinueHüzün
About books and a feeling of longing.
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