Messolongi Hoodies

Photo from "Alykes" tavern, Tourlida, Messolonghi lagoon, Etoloakarnania (Etolia & Akarnania), Central Greece. Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

This is a photo from Mesolonghi, from the lagoon of Mesolonghi, to be more precise. Mesolonghi is a very important town, with a great history. It is the only town of Greece, declared "Hiera Polis" (Sacred town)because of the heroic fight of its inhabitants during the years of the Greek strugle for Indipendance agains the Ottoman Empire (more about it in the very near future). The lagoon of Mesolonghi is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have seen in my country. Lots of fish there, but also some fine fisherman's stilt huts, called "Peladas", like the one in the photo. Unfortunately, this beautiful "Pelada" doesn't exist anymore

Sunset at the Canal of Foinikia* (popular for mudbaths), lagoon of Messolonghi-Aitoliko, Aitoloakarnania, Greece. The Lagoon of Messolonghi-Aitoliko is an important wetland protected by the Ramsar convention and Natura 2000. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have seen in my country. *Foinikia was one of Lord Byron's favorite places around Messolonghi Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Aerial view of the beautiful town of Aitoliκo, Aitoloakarnania, Greece. Around 5.000 people live "packed" on this tiny island in the middle of the lagoon of Messolonghi-Aitoliko. Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III