Weekly Photo Challenge: Gone But Not Forgotten – Greek Islands

Posted on December 7, 2014 | 16 Comments

“Somewhere… I once found a list of diseases… and among these occurred the word Islomania, which was described as a rare but by no means unknown affliction of spirit. These are people…who somehow find islands irresistible. A little world surrounded by the sea, fills them with indescribable intoxication. Lawrence Durrell – ‘Reflections on a Marine Venus’

“… as you gaze over the rail (of the ferry) you may have a Byronic twinge of nostalgia and decide that one day you might return to settle among those mazy streets and silent dusty squares.” Lawrence Durrell

The best feeling on leaving an island is the experience of gazing back and knowing one day that you might return!

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16 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Gone But Not Forgotten – Greek Islands”

Sue Slaght | December 7, 2014 at 5:17 am | Reply

I believe I have a very serious case of Islomania Andrew. When leaving both Maui and Santorini Dave practically had to drag me to the airport.

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- Andrew Petcher | December 7, 2014 at 9:08 am | Reply
  
  It is incurable you know!
  
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  - Sue Slaght | December 7, 2014 at 4:01 pm |
    
    If some greater powers are handing out diseases i am thrilled to get this one!
    
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  - Andrew Petcher | December 7, 2014 at 5:19 pm |
    
    Spike sent you some Turkish coffee, I’ll send you some Islomania virus!
    
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  - Sue Slaght | December 7, 2014 at 6:38 pm |
    
    Excellent! 🙂
    
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Wendy Kate | December 7, 2014 at 10:36 am | Reply

Not a bad disease to have… 🙂

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- Andrew Petcher | December 7, 2014 at 11:30 am | Reply
  
  And the really good thing is that it is incurable!
  
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Debbie | December 7, 2014 at 11:05 am | Reply

I also suffer from this after a recent trip around the islands of Southern Dalmatia in Croatia! Great to see your photos.

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- Andrew Petcher | December 7, 2014 at 11:30 am | Reply
  
  Thanks for the comment. Which islands did you visit?
  
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  - Debbie | December 7, 2014 at 8:59 pm |
    
    We cycled and sailed around starting from Trogir, then to Split and Omis followed by Brac, Korchula, Vis, Hvar, Solta – i loved them all! Cycling was intetesting and great fun. So much history, amazing scenery & a touch of wildness made it a great trip especially as the weather was so good for late in the season. Nice memories!
    
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  - Andrew Petcher | December 7, 2014 at 9:05 pm |
    
    I have been to Korcula and to Hvar and Trogir is one of my favourite places in Croatia. I didn’t attempt the cycling though!
    
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  - Debbie | December 8, 2014 at 10:40 am |
    
    I cheated with an ebike but it was still hard work up the hills! Trogir is amazing.
    
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Let's CUT the Crap! | December 7, 2014 at 4:25 pm | Reply

Islomania has not struck anyone I know, but I’m glad to know the side effects and will be on the lookout. 😀

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anotherday2paradise | December 8, 2014 at 1:11 pm | Reply

i too am very familiar with this syndrome. Capri and Santorini tugged especially hard. 🙂

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- Andrew Petcher | December 8, 2014 at 1:22 pm | Reply
  
  We should start a Sufferers Support Forum!
  
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Victor Tribunsky | December 8, 2014 at 6:16 pm | Reply

Uninhabited islands especially contagious.

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