Folklore Museum in Vlatos
The folklore museum in Vlatos opened its doors for the public again this season. Please visit this lovely little museum and maybe combine it with a nice walk in the mountains or a lunch in one of Vlatos tavernas.
Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma LIVE in Milia
Yesterday, Friday April 20th, Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma played in Milia Mountain Retreat. Here are the pictures. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”45″ exclusions=”490,492,493,498,499″ sortorder=”497,495,488,491,496,489,490,492,493,494,498,499″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”20″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show slideshow]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
Vlatos Jazz presents Maria Manousaki
Vlatos is proud to present the world renowned violinist Maria Manousaki who will play three nights in the Old Church of the village.
World Music: Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma in Milia
On the 20th of April, Milia will present a concert of Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma. This is the second year these wonderful artist have chosen this location to enjoy their music. We welcome them! Have a look at this…
Rain!
After a long period on drought finally we were blessed with some rain. Strange to see rain and Sahara dust in the same week.
Ancient land of olive trees
For over 3000 years the people of Crete have been cultivating olive trees. We like our big old trees. This is a picture of one in Kolymbari.
Residence Permit in Greece: The Golden Visa
Invest €250.000 in a house in Greece and get a renewable 5 years residence permit as long as you hold on to the property. Have a look at the video
Inaxorio: the Movie
Only today I found this wonderful movie about Inaxorio online. It was made in 2005 and tells about the bearded vulture.
Dust storms over Crete
On Thursday Crete was hit by major dust storms coming from Africa.
Walking with group
Today, after a visit to the old school museum in Vlatos, we went for a walk around Milia in two groups; one small walk, one big, and after we ate a nice lunch in the restaurant. Here are some pictures…
Fire on the mountain in Strovles
On Saturday a wildfire started on the mountain near Strovles. So far no houses are in danger.
Morning winterwalk
It is winter in Inaxorio and that means rain but it is still the most beautiful place in Europe.
Cutting the cake in Vlatos
Yesterday the syllogos of Vlatos cut the cake for the new year. Here is a small video of the event.
Cutting The Cake
To celebrate the new year the syllogos of Plokamiana organized a gathering in Chrisoskalitisa. About 100 local people ate great Cretan food, played the lottery and danced to live music. Here are the pictures.
Karagkiozis (puppetry)
Tonight in Vlatos plays a famous puppet theater (karagkiozis). Here are the first pictures.
Moving pictures
A small collection of moving pictures made during the summer and autumn in and around the Vlatos Old School Museum.
Drone footage of the Topolia tunnel
See both sides of the tunnel in this nice footage made by a drone at the Topolia tunnel, the entrance and exit of Inaxorio. The music may be a bit over the top for some of our readers.