Tuesday 31 March 2009

The green green hills of home

Hania is filled with green foliage from the orange and olive trees, but the ground soil isn't always covered in grass. These green hills in the distance are more of a rarity than a common sight. During the summer months, they will have turned a rusty brown colour.

the green green hills of home hania chania

This area (Varipetro) is known for its pasture lands that are suitable for grazing animals, which is why it is possibly greener than other areas.

8 comments:

  1. Dina31 March 2009 at 07:40

    Good point, good picture.
    Same story here. On the ridge opposite our hill you can see one green patch on the slope. I always wonder why there is grass there. If I'm missing Switzerland, I look over and imagine it is an Alpine meadow. :)

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  2. Rune Eide31 March 2009 at 10:11

    Or maybe it is green BECAUSE of the animals? :-)

    So you would recommend visiting Crere early in the season rather than late?

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  3. antigoni31 March 2009 at 11:15

    I love the photos you put in your posts. I miss Crete. My grandmother's fatherly home (πατρικό) was at Vathipetro, Hraklio, next to Archanes, my grandfather's and my father's village.

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  4. Cloudia1 April 2009 at 06:40

    A lovely moment in the Spring.
    thank you for sharing it with us.
    Aloha-

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  5. Dave2 April 2009 at 10:02

    A nice scene photoof your area. Pitty the hills can't stay green for longer huh? - Dave

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  6. Phivos Nicolaides2 April 2009 at 15:31

    Lovely scenery!

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  7. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen15 April 2009 at 23:16

    What an interesting part of the world where you live. The scenery is beautiful. Thanks for inviting us into your world.
    Sam

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  8. Liz BRAND29 April 2009 at 23:45

    Hi, I'm finding it really difficult to find info on the internet on Varipetro, and i've just booked a villa for a week in the summer! I'm keen to get info on any taverna's or food shops as i'm hoping to lock myself away from the world! Please post any info or mail me on lizbrand@hotmail.co.uk. Thanks!

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