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Lots of areas to be found on the island of Samos to take a walk.
O.k., here are some photos that I took between October 2nd and 4th on Samos, but last year!
First of all: start the day with a good breakfast in the harbour of Pythagorio! I refer to the omelett, not the cat!
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Then, a drive to Samos-town and a walk along the harbour with the fresh wind blowing in my face.
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Thirdly, an afternoon walk on the hills above Pythagorio to the remainders of the town walls of ancient Samos town.
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And a phantastic view down on Pythagorio and across the straights of Samos to the coastline of Turkey.
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A group of hikers on a stone path (Kalderimi) leading down from Agios Dimitrios chapel to Samos-Town (October 3rd).
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After visiting the village of Stavrinides high upon the north coast to see myself the Souma (Tsipouro) distillation process:
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we drive to the north-west: together with friends walking along the beautiful Seitáni coast to Mikró Seitáni beach, relaxing in the sun and taking a bath in the still warm waters (October 2nd).
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Today, October 4th 2009, I sit here in Mainz/Germany in front of the computer, outside dark-grey skies, a little rain. I feel cold because of the lousy temperatures (max. 16 degrees centigrade), central heating not yet working. Wishing I was there in the warmth of the sun. O.K., two more days, this won't be long!