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January 26th 2012
Published: January 26th 2012
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6th Jan Today is the Blessing of the Waters and we went down to Perea Pier around 10.15am to witness the church officials and priest going through the ceremony. The cross is thrown into the sea and the young men swim towards it and try to find it. Who ever finds it first, can feel very proud. We bought some decadent “pastas” or little cakes to celebrate our 35th Wedding anniversary today. We... Read Full Entry



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Wood Coal Bakery PolyerosWood Coal Bakery Polyeros
Wood Coal Bakery Polyeros
Wood coal fired Bakery PolyerosWood coal fired Bakery Polyeros
Wood coal fired Bakery Polyeros
The long wooden paddleThe long wooden paddle
The long wooden paddle
This allowed the bread to be moved around in the oven for even baking
Polyeros Council BuildingPolyeros Council Building
Polyeros Council Building
They have incorporated local stone into the building
Stone coffin OlythosStone coffin Olythos
Stone coffin Olythos
Stone Olive pressStone Olive press
Stone Olive press
From the Olythos Ruins
Three old trees OlythosThree old trees Olythos
Three old trees Olythos
Old tree and ancient ruinsOld tree and ancient ruins
Old tree and ancient ruins
From the Olythos archaeological ruins
Fishing Village in HalkidikiFishing Village in Halkidiki
Fishing Village in Halkidiki
Not far from Olythos were these colourful fishing boats
Old ruins in the sea near OlythosOld ruins in the sea near Olythos
Old ruins in the sea near Olythos
Near Halkidiki, this little fishing village has the old ruins still visible



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