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Αχ θάλασσά μου σκοτεινή – Winter beaches

January 7, 2013 - 6 Comments

Minies Beach – Kefalonia, Greece Dec.2012

Ένας θεός ξέρει πόσο αγαπώ τις μέρες που αράζουμε στις ξαπλώστρες του Μακρύ (οι Κεφαλονίτες καταλαβαίνουν) με καφεδάκι παγωμένο ανά χείρας, περιοδικά/βιβλία αγκαλιά, αμπελο-φιλοσοφούμε περί μυρίων όσων λιώνοντας αδιαμαρτύρητα δίπλα στο κύμα, κάνουμε διαλείμματα για βουτιές στα κρυστάλλινα νερά και επιστρέφουμε στη γλυκιά αποχαύνωση, ξανά και ξανά και ξανά, από το πρωί μέχρι αργά το απόγευμα…

Η παραλία του χειμώνα όμως έχει άλλη χάρη, άλλη ατμόσφαιρα και άλλη «ομορφάδα» όπως λένε στο νησί μου!


God knows how much I love those days we spend lying on the beach, iced coffee in hand, magazines & books in my lap, napping in between dives in crystal clear waters, all day long, not caring about a single thing in the world…

Winter beaches, however, have an entirely different atmosphere, a strange beauty, a whole other feeling, and they are by far my favorite!

Minies Beach - Kefalonia |Kicking Back the Pebbles
Minies Beach - Kefalonia |Kicking Back the Pebbles
Minies Beach - Kefalonia |Kicking Back the Pebbles

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  1. Arohanui Vegan Love says

    January 22, 2013 at 22:16

    Stunning sunsets! I know exactly what you mean about the different “atmosphere” of summer and winter beaches. Both are awesome, but different in so many ways 🙂

    Reply
    • Athina says

      January 22, 2013 at 22:20

      Yes, you are so right!
      Thanks for liking my photos, I’m not a really skilled photographer… 🙂

      Reply
  2. Stella says

    January 17, 2013 at 16:57

    Αχ!!! Τι τέλεια που είναι η θάλασσα το χειμώνα…Μπορεί να είναι ήρεμη και άγρια ταυτόχρονα!!!

    Reply
    • Athina says

      January 17, 2013 at 16:59

      Είδες;; Είναι, είναι… δεν μπορώ να το περιγράψω με λόγια… είναι η αγαπημένη μου… αρκεί… να μην ταξιδεύω! χαχαχαχα…

      Reply
  3. liveblissful says

    January 17, 2013 at 06:40

    Gorgeous shots!

    Reply
    • Athina says

      January 17, 2013 at 12:15

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply

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A stalwart bookworm, English & American Literature graduate, EFL/ESOL teacher. I juggled teaching and working as an executive secretary, in a big advertising company and a law firm, for several years. I’m a freelance writer, line editor, and blogger as of lately. Also, a bit ironic by nature but, all in all, quite easy-going. Partner to 1 & mother to 3 cats. I once tried to give up coffee and then swore not to make that mistake again!

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Roasted Pumpkin With Pomegranate and Cream of Feta 🥘 by @eatyourselfgreek @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/14/november-superfood-week-day-6/
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➡️➡️ Find the entire @kouzounaskitchen November Superfood Week @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/
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I'm keeping you posted daily, leaving the links to the recipes of my partners in crime below (copy & paste), but direct links will also be available for a while @ my linktr.ee (follow the link in bio). Dig in!
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Roasted Delicata Squash With Arugula and Aronia Berries 🥗  by Sweet Greek  @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/13/november-superfood-week-day-5/
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➡️➡️ Find the entire @kouzounaskitchen November Superfood Week @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/
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The recipes are also available on my site, but due to a broken recipe plugin and a chronic procrastinator—yep, referring to me again—they're all messed up and nowhere near shearability. If you do insist on jumping over, you may proceed at your own risk. 😅 For the time being, here's where it's safest:
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Roasted Carrot Saffron Soup & Coriander Chickpea Soup 𝑝𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑖 @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/12/november-superfood-week-day-4/
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #quarantinelife #verilymoment  #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #snow2021 #snow_day #snow_flakes #snow_city #athens_greece #snow_drift #athens_city #snow #athens_attica #snow_falling #snow_fall #snow_captures #bloggerlife #picoftheday📷
If there was ever a time for a black-themed Christ If there was ever a time for a black-themed Christmas tree, I say 2020 is it! 🎄🎄🎄
•
I've listed my items, in case you're interested @ my linktr.ee (follow the link in bio). For the items specific to the Greek market, I've listed similar on Amazon and Amazon.co.uk (some are affiliate links).
•
P.S.: I realize as I'm posting this that several online shops are swamped with orders during lockdowns and have decided to go on a brief halt. Also, keep in mind that all shipments are susceptible to delays due to Covid-19 restrictions. My post is only meant to inspire you and not to overwhelm you in any way. If you like the look and wish to go for it, you can totally DIY it—or do something similar—with whatever materials you have at hand. To recreate these particular baubles, use matte black spray-paint and give your old ones a coat or two. Use a small paintbrush and mod-podge to draw snowflakes (or any other shape you 🖤), sprinkle with gold glitter, and voilà! Things should get better. Be patient, keep your chin up, and get creative—it helps battle the blues. 
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #christmas #christmas2020🎄🎅🎁#christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmas2020notcancelled #christmasdecor #tistheseason #christmasmood #holidays #festive #seasonsgreetings #christmasshopping #happyholidays #christmascheer #photooftheday #instagood #christmasvibes #countdowntochristmas #countdown #joy #noel #holidayseason #christmassy  #christmas2020doesnthavetosuck #christmas2020loading #lockdownchristmasspecial #lockdownchristmas2020
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•
I've kept you posted daily, leaving the links to the recipes of my partners in crime below and today is no exception. Copy & paste the link below to Krystina's final weekly post where you can find a roundup of the entire Superfood Week and today's recipe by Foodie and Wine Lover—a direct link will also be available for a while @ my linktr.ee (follow the link in bio). I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I did. Thanks for following along! 😊
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Pear & Blue Cheese Salad 🥗 by @foodieandwinelover @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/15/november-superfood-week-day-7/
•
➡️➡️ Find the entire Kouzounas Kitchen November Superfood Week @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/
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I'm keeping you posted daily, leaving the links to the recipes of my partners in crime below (copy & paste), but direct links will also be available for a while @ my linktr.ee (follow the link in bio). Dig in!
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Roasted Pumpkin With Pomegranate and Cream of Feta 🥘 by @eatyourselfgreek @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/14/november-superfood-week-day-6/
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➡️➡️ Find the entire @kouzounaskitchen November Superfood Week @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/
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👩🏻‍🍳 Eat Yourself Greek @ https://eatyourselfgreek.com
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #foodblog #bloggerlife #foodie #recipes #kouzounaskitchen #eatyourselfgreek  #itsfallyall #november #superfoodweek #quarantinelife #quarantinecooking #homemade #makeyourown #fromscratch #instagood #fooddiary #foodgram #yumyum #foodcoma #foodisfuel #foodlover #foodstagram #instafeast #heresmyfood #theartofslowliving
Day 5 of Kouzounas Kitchen's November Superfood We Day 5 of Kouzounas Kitchen's November Superfood Week. (Take a peek at Monday's post for more deets.)
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I'm keeping you posted daily, leaving the links to the recipes of my partners in crime below (copy & paste), but direct links will also be available for a while @ my linktr.ee (follow the link in bio). Dig in!
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Roasted Delicata Squash With Arugula and Aronia Berries 🥗  by Sweet Greek  @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/13/november-superfood-week-day-5/
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➡️➡️ Find the entire @kouzounaskitchen November Superfood Week @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/
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👩🏻‍🍳 Sweet Greek @ https://mysweetgreek.com/blog/
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #foodblog #bloggerlife #foodie #recipes #kouzounaskitchen #xtinaxenos #itsfallyall #november #superfoodweek #quarantinelife #quarantinecooking #homemade #makeyourown #fromscratch #instagood #fooddiary #foodgram #yumyum #foodcoma #foodisfuel #foodlover #foodstagram #instafeast #heresmyfood #theartofslowliving
Day 4 of Kouzounas Kitchen's November Superfood We Day 4 of Kouzounas Kitchen's November Superfood Week, featuring yours truly! (Take a peek at Monday's post for more deets.)
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The recipes are also available on my site, but due to a broken recipe plugin and a chronic procrastinator—yep, referring to me again—they're all messed up and nowhere near shearability. If you do insist on jumping over, you may proceed at your own risk. 😅 For the time being, here's where it's safest:
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Roasted Carrot Saffron Soup & Coriander Chickpea Soup 𝑝𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑖 @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/2020/11/12/november-superfood-week-day-4/
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➡️➡️ Find the entire Kouzounas Kitchen November Superfood Week @ https://kouzounaskitchen.com/
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