Samos is a small unspoilt Greek island – just fifty miles by eleven. It sits in the Aegean Sea, a stone’s throw from Turkey. It’s the birthplace of Pythagoras, home of Poseidon, god of the sea, Dionysus and Apollo – and me, of course, every now and again!
It is rich in ancient archaeological sites. At every turn, one comes across another treasure, from the amazing Roman bathhouses to important early Christian churches and burial grounds.
Samos is a lush green island which suffered a devastating fire thirty years ago. The result has been a re-growth of flora and fauna the like of which is unequalled amongst the other Greek islands. The deep brown soil land is rich in olive trees, fruit and vegetables. Butterflies and exotic birds abound.


flecks of yellow and red
on a canvas of green
And released a thousand butterflies
to fancify the scene







Let’s go for a wander.
On my last night, I love to sit in an overstuffed armchair outside Gregor’s bar and look out across the still water in the harbour
memories of days before
played out in my mind
I’m sure I heard it say
please come back another day.
Totally amazing. I’ve been staying half the day here, but Easter dinner calls me. I shall be back. I think I want to look at Rome next time! Woo Hoo…. A trip around the world for me. Thank you ever so much.
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Samos is special. I hesitated before writing about it because I like the fact it’s relatively unknown – unlike Rome! See you there!
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