My Neighborhood

In the evening, when the sun begins to dip into the sea, Ilias and I go for a walk in our neighborhood. I am always impressed by architecture of the neighborhood. So may cultures have influenced the buildings  that I feel as if I am walking through a living museum. (The quality of my photos is not so good at this time.)

For example:

 

This is traditional Greek style from the 1920’s. Double wooden doors and inset windows with shutters are typical of this style. My neighborhood has many houses of this style which I find beautiful and quite romantic.

 

 

Right next door you can find a renovated home of a more current style but, it still has that Greek elegance.

 

 

Most Greek homes have a garden or patio area. I have rarely seen a lawn. Most Greeks fill their gardens with potted plants and all kinds of climbing vines. The most wonderful thing about these gardens is that they are surrounded by tall concrete, rock, or brick fences with intricate iron gates. It feels like one is stepping into a secret garden whenever arriving home.

 

 

One of the few lawns is located at this house. The grand palm trees are always a pleasure to see.

 

 

In the middle of our walk we get to the big hill, which I don’t mind going down. The sight is glorious but, coming back up is a real bugger.

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed taking a walk through my neighborhood with me. I hope to show you around more.