Sunday 9 February 2014

Underneath the arches


I am very fond of an arch, especially a stone one.  There aren't many in Bodrum so I'm indulging my passion for 'curved symmetrical structures spanning an opening' on a short trip to Hydra.


On my previous visits I didn't venture to the top of the town; using 'too hot', 'too steep' and 'too busy' as excuses, but a wander yesterday in the first sun after a massive rain storm revealed arch after arch after arch.



Here are photos of just a few. 










17 comments:

  1. You're right. There aren't many arches in Bodrum. I wonder why?

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    1. Hydra has a lot as the streets are very narrow and space at a premium, an archway gives room to build above. Bodrum has just expanded outwards

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  2. B to B, Heavenly photos. It's a wonder you can drag yourself away from such beauty (or could it be the 'too hot' or 'too steep' thing?).

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  3. Where is the church on the sixth pic?

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  4. It is on the Greek island of Hydra, towards the top of the town.

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  5. . . they are a treat for the eyes - there's something about a 'vision' of arches.

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    1. I've managed to get a few around my courtyard at home but they are nothing like these beauties.

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  6. OOh lovely, BtoB! How do you get to Hydra?

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    1. There are several choices - Easiest for me is to fly to Istanbul, then Athens then bus to Piraeus and take the flying dolphin. I've also taken a ferry to Kos, then ferry to Piraeus then dolphin, but that is an overnight trip. Can also fly to Athens, hire a car and drive to Melohi and then a 20 minute water taxi - this is an expensive option, but preferable when the weather is rough.

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  7. Dear Annie, like you, I am bemused by stone arches. I always think long, philosophical thoughts when I see a keystone and think of its essence. It is truly the key to the arch. Peace.

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  8. So gorgeous, I could spend hours there - lovely photos!

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    1. Perfect time of year for a trip to Hydra. The hot sun bouncing off the stone in Summer makes sightseeing uncomfortable.

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  9. Another lover of arches here - all the church buildings I've spent so much time in, perhaps? :-) These are beautiful and remind me of the arches I find so appealing in Assisi - another hill town, short of building space.

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