Samos (Greek: Σάμος) is a Greek island in the North Aegeansea A great portion of the island is covered with vineyards, from which the famus Samos wine is made.The capital city is Vathy. The most important plains are that of Pythagorio, in the southeast, Karlovasi in the northwest, and Marathokampos in the southwest. The Samian climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild rainy winters, and warm rainless summers.The largest mountain is the Ampelos massif, which occupies the center of the island and rises to 1,095 metres (3,590 ft). The island's highest point is the summit of the Kerkis range, at 1,434 metres (4,700 ft). Famous Samians : Pythagoras ,Aristarchus of Samos,Polycrates see also this link : http://www.samos.gr/
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Geneleos Group. The group of statues is a votive offering to the Heraion and consists of six figures (five female and one male), one of which (representing Ornithe) is now in Berlin. Dated to 560-540 B.C Lets help the reunion of this acient family !
Flowers in a middle of winter??? You are very lucky! Ag
ReplyDeletesuperb and bright colours! around here everything is white from snow!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely I have always loved bougainvillea.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous - and the smell is heavenly too
ReplyDeleteAhh, one of my favourites to look at....so colourful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love these flowers. We don't many here unfortunately
ReplyDeleteSuch glowingly bright blossoms. Lovely
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