The Mediterranean is a place that the Ancient Greeks called the 'Mesogeios', the middle of the Earth. It's easy to see why.
It's a place of vibrant colours, contrasts and contradictions.
It's a place where its people & countries that it shelters & feeds are related yet all uniquely different.
It's a place where smiles and laughter come naturally and tears of joy flow regularly.
It's a place of dreamy landscapes. A place of...
more »The Mediterranean is a place that the Ancient Greeks called the 'Mesogeios', the middle of the Earth. It's easy to see why.
It's a place of vibrant colours, contrasts and contradictions.
It's a place where its people & countries that it shelters & feeds are related yet all uniquely different.
It's a place where smiles and laughter come naturally and tears of joy flow regularly.
It's a place of dreamy landscapes. A place of volcanos and towering snow capped peaks. A place of lush green valleys and endless rivers of sand. A place of sparkling turquoise waters and sunny blue skies.
It's a place of enchanting towns and villages, some are a labyrinth of twisting alleyways clinging to hills tops, and some are whitewashed, overflowing with bougainvillea and anchored to the shore.
It's a place of Praxitelis, Phidias, Michelangelo and Davinci. A place of great works of art and architecture that continue to inspire & leave us in awe.
It's a place of worship, faith and loyaty. A place of temptations, lust and secret desires.
It's a place of intoxicating aromas & culinary delights. A place of wine, olives, spices, couscous, meze, antipasto and warm nights dining el fresco.
It's a place that has given birth to the world's great Empires and then unmercifully brought them down to their knees.
It's a place where former grand cities & buildings that were once wonders are intriguingly even more magnificent in ruins.
It's a place of Kings, Queens, Pharaohs and Emperors. A place where mere mortals become Gods.
It's a place where the wind whispers secrets of its past. A place where Homers shimmering wine dark sea cleanses and rejuvenates the spirit. A place where the radiant sun warms and embraces the soul. A place where every footstep is a history lesson.
It's a place of myth, of legends, of pure fantasy, of destiny and of everlasting visions.
Text/images By Steven Sklifas
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