I had the pleasure of photographing Shashi Chopra a local artist who takes his inspiration for the landscape and life here in naxos. He is one of the artists featured at the The Pocket Gallery if you are in the old town pass by see his work.
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“Set your sail to the big world, to the big ports but never forget your little world, your little port!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Pocket Gallery
If you are looking for the perfect gift or something for yourself in Naxos be sure to visit The Pocket Gallery by Tim Elkington in the old town. He has beautiful homewares and artworks made in Greece, jewellery, childrens’ and ladies wear and more.
Gaitanaki
A childs’ paradise! Welcome to Gaitanaki! A little hidden gem in the the narrow streets of the town, close to the court square in Naxos. Overflowing with childhood memories of yesteryear and those of the years to come. Be sure to seek it out.
@GaitanakiNaxos
Lampadifories
For 25 years there has been a slowly growing tradition on the Saturday night the last weekend before the start of lent. It started spontaneously when a company, the Naxos Film Club, danced in the steps of the primordial Bacchus, spirit of Dionysos. Dionysos is the god of winemaking and wine, of fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre in ancient Greek religion and myth. Now the tradition has taken on a life of it’s own. For a few hours the streets of Chora are filled with uniform chanting, the soothing beat of drums, fire lights the way and light, smoke and colour fill the atmosphere. Starting at the top of the castle hoards paint their faces white and black, don white sheets, tie belts of straw around their waists and light torches. They celebrate, laugh and party until the wee hours. This year thousands poured to the streets to be part of the celebrations.
Little Mix Naxos
Something a little different opened in Naxos this week. The Little Mix Naxos with yummy snacks, coffee, specialty teas and hot chocolates and local conserves and drinks. @littlemixnaxos Little Mix
Keramoti
A perfect Sunday for a hike in the hills. Naxos hides many secrets, one of which is this gorgeous waterfall a rocky, slippery hike from Keramoti. Sweeping valleys and craggy mountain tops sooth the soul on the way to this hidden treasure. Routsouna Waterfall.
Snow in Naxos
Fotodotis Monastery
This Autumn I was determined to take the family out on walks. This was the first! To the monastery Fotodotis Danakos, Naxos.
History:
The Monastery of Fotodoti Christ is the oldest monastery of Naxos.
There are several theories about the date that was built. Others consider it was built in 1182 AD. and others in 1497 AD, on the debris of an ancient castle.
The years of Frankish rule are the peak of the monastery. Several years later he was recognized as a patron of the Monastery of Agios Ioannis the Theologian of Patmos. The hagiographies and inscriptions of the temple date from the Byzantine era.
The Tower and Monastery of Fotodotis Christ