St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 44 (6)

[prodromos]

Haven't fact-checked but this seems pretty cool.

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The blooming flower appears to be another orchid called the white egret orchid. The Holy Spirit orchid, or "peristeria elata" looks like a small dove with wings up inside larger petals.

Check out some other orchids, Caleana Major, Psychotria Elata and Orchis Italica

 

[ArmyMatt]

The blooming flower appears to be another orchid called the white egret orchid. The Holy Spirit orchid, or "peristeria elata" looks like a small dove with wings up inside larger petals.

Check out some other orchids, Caleana Major, Psychotria Elata and Orchis Italica

it's like a dove doing "Oh Heavenly King" at the beginning of Liturgy....

 

[~Anastasia~]

Time to out my self as the new guy, what exactly is this thread?

Welcome!

Just general chit-chat.

 

[RobNJ]

Watching Mama Snowy Owl, landing in Alaska...

 

[The Wabash Cannonball]

Image I got from Grandfather Mountain in 2018.

 

[~Anastasia~]

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I spent a season there years ago. In some ways really rough but in some ways good for me. I only wish I'd had a camera. I wish I had photos from that time.

I spent the fall in a mountain cabin of a family member of a friend - a very spry 80s-something man who went to work every day dynamiting to put in roads. I cooked for him to sort of earn my keep though he didn't need me. He was very kind to me. His cabin overlooked a few others and a little farm tucked into a tiny valley. It was fall ... and GORGEOUS! I spent most of my days exploring paths through the mountains and praying while walking or sitting. I left just as the first flakes of snow were beginning to swirl down. It was a hard season because of where I was in life, but very beneficial. I remember many things fondly for that reason.

The fall colors were spectacular that year. I think it was 1991.

 

[The Wabash Cannonball]

I spent a season there years ago. In some ways really rough but in some ways good for me. I only wish I'd had a camera. I wish I had photos from that time.

I spent the fall in a mountain cabin of a family member of a friend - a very spry 80s-something man who went to work every day dynamiting to put in roads. I cooked for him to sort of earn my keep though he didn't need me. He was very kind to me. His cabin overlooked a few others and a little farm tucked into a tiny valley. It was fall ... and GORGEOUS! I spent most of my days exploring paths through the mountains and praying while walking or sitting. I left just as the first flakes of snow were beginning to swirl down. It was a hard season because of where I was in life, but very beneficial. I remember many things fondly for that reason.

The fall colors were spectacular that year. I think it was 1991.

I can see why you'd look at that time fondly!

When I went to Grandfather mountain it was very foggy, wet, and windy. I didn't mind much because it was my very first time traveling up a mountain. Going back down the trail was a very interesting experience as well; a doe managed to sneak up on me! She was about 11-12 feet away! She must have been just as shocked to see me, because once I spotted her she made her way back into the woods.

 

[~Anastasia~]

I can see why you'd look at that time fondly!

When I went to Grandfather mountain it was very foggy, wet, and windy. I didn't mind much because it was my very first time traveling up a mountain. Going back down the trail was a very interesting experience as well; a doe managed to sneak up on me! She was about 11-12 feet away! She must have been just as shocked to see me, because once I spotted her she made her way back into the woods.
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Getting away into quiet beauty of nature is always a good way to get in touch with reality and what's inside IME.

I was pretty nominal in my Christianity back then but I count it as an important milestone on the path.

Glory to God!

 

[RobNJ]

Based on a pic from an Osprey Cam, in Maine:

 

[Anhelyna]

It's a beautiful blue sky - can we have it please ?

 

[ArmyMatt]

It's a beautiful blue sky - can we have it please ?

I think that's the sea

 

[RobNJ]

I think that's the sea

Yup

 

[~Anastasia~]

Based on a pic from an Osprey Cam, in Maine:

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I love the way the effects show in the feathers and nest especially.

 

[The Wabash Cannonball]

Here's something a little different, some Paleoart! (By Simon Stålenhag)

 

[prodromos]

So, about 15 minutes walk from where we live is a former Anglican Church where I attended for a number of years as a child. It was sold a few years ago and appears to have changed hands a couple of times since then, so imagine my delight when I discovered that it has recently been established as a Romanian Orthodox Church!


Romanian Orthodox Church Sfintii Martiri Brancoveni

Google Maps

We will definitely be visiting soon

 

[ArmyMatt]

So, about 15 minutes walk from where we live is a former Anglican Church where I attended for a number of years as a child. It was sold a few years ago and appears to have changed hands a couple of times since then, so imagine my delight when I discovered that it has recently been established as a Romanian Orthodox Church!
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Romanian Orthodox Church Sfintii Martiri Brancoveni

Google Maps

We will definitely be visiting soon

nice!

 

[RobNJ]

Yesterday evening.. A Bear, in Alaska, coming up, for air, while using the Snorkel Fishing Method.

 

[FenderTL5]

It's Greek Festival week in Nashville.. I'll be pouring beverages in the Taverna tomorrow (Sat.) night after a day at work on Historic Music Row.
As a side note, our new Priest is moving in this week, first official service is Sunday.

 

[ArmyMatt]

It's Greek Festival week in Nashville.. I'll be pouring beverages in the Taverna tomorrow (Sat.) night after a day at work on Historic Music Row.
As a side note, our new Priest is moving in this week, first official service is Sunday.

where did Fr Gregory get assigned?

 

[FenderTL5]

where did Fr Gregory get assigned?

Fr Gregory starts this week at Holy Trinity Cathedral Carmel, Indiana
Our new priest is Fr. Michael Marcantoni

fun fact: Fr Gregory has served at three parishes, all three named Holy Trinity.