Greece 2009 – Ios, Farming and Fishing

Posted on October 30, 2009 | 5 Comments

Amorgos Greece

“After the furrowed grey wastes of the water surrounding our islands (The UK) the huge vivacity of the Mediterranean never ceased to astonish.  Here it was splashed all-over with plum-coloured stains of weed-beds among which bald rocks just below the surface were brilliant uncut emeralds (and) water thrashing in the deep coves rose and fell, uncovering and submerging great shining boulders…”  –  Norman Lewis, ‘Voices of the Old Sea’

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5 responses to “Greece 2009 – Ios, Farming and Fishing”

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  4. Tess Kann | February 29, 2012 at 9:26 pm | Reply

    I love watching a sunset. Make me feel small as an ant. In Greece, I imagine it would be moreso. Thanks for the great pictures.

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