Nestled at the southern tip of Crete, Agia Roumeli is a small, secluded village that rests where the Samaria Gorge meets the Libyan Sea. This serene destination, with its peaceful beaches and historic ruins, invites travelers to experience a rare fusion of ancient history and stunning natural beauty.
#Crete #greece #sunrise #boat #harbor #Reflection #ageansea #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/chrysoskalitissa-monastery/
25 September 2005
ISO 200, ƒ/13, 1/320 s
After the war, Fermor became a highly regarded travel writer & died June 10, 2011 at the age of 96; Moss was a journalist, broadcaster, & writer & died Aug 9, 1965. (5/5)
Nazi General Kreipe was interrogated in Egypt & ultimately transferred to a POW camp in Canada. Major Fermor was awarded the Distinguished Service Order & Moss was given the Military Cross. (4/5)
In a WW2 version of #owntheNazis, the commandos left a note indicating how sorry they were to leave behind the General's beautiful car. After being pursued across Crete by German forces, they were picked up by British boat on the south coast & taken to Egypt. (3/5)
On the night of April 26, 1944, Fermor and Moss, together with 2 members of the Resistance, George Tirakis & Manoli Paterakis, they kidnapped Nazi Gen Heinrich Kreipe, then drove him through 22 German checkpoints in his own car before abandoning it & disappearing into the mountains. (2/5)
Feb 11, 1915: On this date, future Special Operations Executive agent Patrick Leigh Fermor was born. In a remarkably daring mission, he & ‘Billy’ Moss led a team that kidnapped a German general on Crete. (1/5)
Red Boat and Reflection in the Harbor Morning Light Agia Roumeli Crete Greece
Nestled at the southern tip of Crete, Agia Roumeli is a small, secluded village that rests where the Samaria Gorge meets the Libyan Sea.
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The Blue Boat and Reflection in the Harbor
Morning Light Agia Roumeli Crete Greece
Nestled at the southern tip of Crete, Agia Roumeli is a small, secluded village that rests where the Samaria Gorge meets the Libyan Sea. This serene destination, with its peaceful beaches and historic ruins.
#crete #Greece #AgiaRoumeli #Seaside #Beach #ocean #boat #Harbor #landscape #fineart #photography #travel #travelphotography
>> #Zionism, Theodore #Herzl since 1902.
What part of "land that #Jews had occupied since pre-biblical times" did you miss?
You are talking last 100+ or so years. I am talking 2000+ years.
#Philistines didn't arrive in the region until 12th century BCE, while Jews already lived there.
Philistines (ancestors of #Palestinians) arrived from the #Greek island of #Crete in the southern part of the kingdom of #Judea, then called #Canaan.
The oldest olive tree is in Ano Vouves, Crete, and it's estimated to be 2500-4000 years old https://mossandfog.com/the-oldest-olive-tree-in-the-world-is-over-3000-years-old
My Christmas gift 
Minoan octopus sweater! Second image for reference of the original.
Spectacular Sunrise on the Harbor Agia Roumeli Crete Greece
Nestled at the southern tip of Crete, Agia Roumeli is a small, secluded village that rests where
#Crete #Greece #AgiaRoumeli #SamariaGorge #GreekIslands #VisitGreece #HikingGreece #GreeceNature #NationalPark #Hike #hiking #photography #landscape #Travel
Sunrise on the Harbor Agia Roumeli Crete Greece
Nestled at the southern tip of Crete, Agia Roumeli is a small, secluded village that rests where the Samaria Gorge meets the Libyan Sea.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/sunrise-on-the-harbor-agia-roumeli-crete-greece-wayne-moran.html
#Crete #Greece #AgiaRoumeli #SamariaGorge #GreekIslands #VisitGreece #HikingGreece #GreeceNature #NationalPark #Hike #hiking #photography #landscape #Travel
Blue Harbor Lighthouse and Sailboat Old Town Chania Crete Greece
The lighthouse of Chania Old Town, located on the northwestern coast of Crete, is one of the most iconic and historically significant structures in the region.
#Chania #Crete #Greece #oldTown #harbor #lighthouse #architecture #travel #travelphotography #photography #landscape
