Rebirth

It is this time of the year again, when we celebrate the rebirth of nature. This has been celebrated during the centuries under many names. In the 21st century, we call that in Greece Πάσχα, which I've been told that it means crossing in Hebrew. That is crossing from death to life.

I do know that greek celebrations of Πάσχα are famous, since they involve good weather, lamb barbecue, and of course dancing! I promise to upload relevant pictures in the following days, faithful to the stereotypes.

I start with the rebirth of the wild nature in Peloponnese, Easter 2006.

Olive Tree

Gorgeous old olive tree, standing there watching us passing by.

This tree was already old when my grandfather was born, so this makes it more than 150 years old.
(If anyone has a better estimate, let me know!)

This picture is 5 years old, and most likely this tree was burned down during the great fire in Peloponnese a few years ago...

Summer

I remember once it was summer...

Now on the way to Pulakida

I was a good boy today and saw the second rainbow! Note that its colors are reversed. And its outer color is violet!

Old Shoe

This was spotted near Mistras in the Peloponnese. I just liked it. I wondered if this is related to some custom of some culture of somewhere in the world, or just someone enjoyed a prank on someother.