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04/11/2023

Minél többen segítenek annál jobb az állatok élete. Várnak titeket is.

23/03/2023

Greece is not just beaches and the sea. It is beautiful mountain ranges and amazing hiking adventures.

29/11/2022

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. Hiking opens up your eyes to beauty all around you and you begin to be more greatful for even the little things in life.

I am the type who probably drives fellow hikers crazy by commenting on the beauty of the surroundings every minute or two. But I can’t help myself. I am always in awe of nature and can’t help but say it out loud.

Do you also get a deep sense of happiness when hiking and feel much more grateful for little things?

25/11/2022

This is the Hall of Zappeion located next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of the city.

The Zappeion Megaron is a part of national heritage of Greek civilization, designed by T. Hansen (1874-1888). Evangelis Zappas, a Greek patriot and benefactor from North Epirus, envisaged the rebirth of the spirit of ancient Greece and devoted his life to the revival of the Olympic Games and the promotion of the Αrts. The building Is named after him.

The hall is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's landmarks.

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18/11/2022

Did you know that the most famed structures at the Acropolis—the Parthenon, the Erechtheion temple, the Propylaea gate, the Temple of Athena Nike—were all constructed just over a few decades in the 5th century BCE? How is that even possible, right?

Fueled by the Athenians’ recent victory over the Persians, an ambitious building campaign was launched under the direction of the statesman Pericles. The project was led by architects Ictinus and Callicrates with the sculptor Phidias (artist of the now-destroyed 43-foot-tall Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World).
Source: Allison C Meyer

17/11/2022

A wonderful bit of nature in the middle of the city, the National Garden covers a vast area of about 16 hectares and was created between 1838 and 1840 by order of Queen Amalia, the first queen of Greece. The German agronomist Frederick Schmidt was commissioned for designing the garden. He imported more than 400 plant species from around the world, including many tropical plants for the garden.

The gardens are irrigated by a channel initially laid by the tyrant Peisistratos as an aqueduct in ancient times. You can see some of the original clay pipes at the Subtagma subway station.

Originally, the garden was named Royal Garden because only the royal family had access to it. However, after the restoration of democracy in Greece in 1975, the park was named National Garden and was opened to the public.

Today, it remains open from sunrise to sunset, after which, the gates are locked with large chains and padlocks. Make sure to leave before they close it 😁

There is a little zoo in the park and a pond with fish and turtles. If traveling with younger kids, it’s definitely a great stop to add to your itiniary. When walking through the city from one place of interest to the other, you can cross through the garden on your way from the Acropolis to Kalimarmaro.

15/11/2022

The symbol of ancient western civilization. The Athenian Acropolis.

Situated on a rocky outer top perched above the city of Athens. What you see on this image is the Propylaea - which actually is “just” the gateway, so to say the entrance to the Acropolis.

The most famous building of the Acropolis is the Parthenon. It was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization.

When visiting the Acropolis, make sure to leave plenty of time for the Acropolis Museum. It’s well worth the visit.

11/11/2022

Standing where once a great Mycenaean fortified palace stood, I am in awe and understand why this spot has been chosen for such a great work of architecture and why it became the base for a very sophisticated and powerful elite society.

The palace at Mycenae was finished around 1550 B.C. and the society here flourished in the subsequent four centuries. Mycenae is also known from the writings of Homer. He mentions Mycenae as the seat of King Agamemnon, who led the Greeks in the Trojan War.

A place of such historic importance and I am here standing in the very spot. It makes me feel humble and very small in the greater scheme of things.

I am grateful to be here.

10/11/2022

Slowly it is sinking in that summer is over. My body is also adjusting automatically without intent. I find myself yearning for hot beverages instead of cold, I am turning inwards, instead of looking for company, and I am feeling content with doing less - which has absolutely not been the case in the summer months.

Just like the change of seasons, change from within happens if we like it or not. But that is okay. I am happy with my new self. I am happy with the change. I know that this is temporary and will change once again just like the seasons do.

Do you feel the same way about fall and change?

09/11/2022

Happiness lives inside of the smallest moments. Staring at a young olive tree with the soothing backdrop of rolling hills dressed in autumn colors and just enjoying the here and now. Not thinking about all the problems, just relaxing and being fully in the moment is pure bliss. Even if it is just a moment.

Why not enjoy today, when it will be gone tomorrow, right?

❤️ 🍇

08/11/2022

Nafplio harbor. I can’t get enough of walking around the harbour and beach of Nafplio. With every different weather and cloud condition it always changes it’s face and shows a different picture - one thing is in common though, that it’s always beautiful 😍🇬🇷

04/11/2022

Our Lady of the Rocks - Παναγιά του Βράχου
A monastery, a church, parts of an old settlement, and even a water reservoir are carved and built into the side of this cliff near the town of Nemea on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece.

It’s free of charge to visit these beautiful buildings and amongst others view the mural paintings from the 11th and 12th centuries.

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