Trees of Greece, Part 1: Et in Arcadia Ego | In the Hills of Arcadia, Central Peloponnese
While I can't remember where exactly this photo was taken, I know it shows a section of the main road—presumably Route E65—some distance north of Tripoli.
Here we're at the height of the local flowering season of one the most iconic sights of the Hellenic countryside, the Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis).
A member of the Rose Family (Rosaceae), the genus Prunus is renowned for two outstanding attributes. Its various fruit types range from cherries and plums to apricots and peaches; and the ornamental appeal of its floral displays has inspired many a poet and gardener. But it boasts no more gorgeous bloomer than the Almond.
I said to the almond tree: “speak to me of God.” And the almond tree blossomed.
– NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS, The Fratricides
The other photos and descriptions of this series can be found in my Trees of Greece album.
Trees of Greece, Part 1: Et in Arcadia Ego | In the Hills of Arcadia, Central Peloponnese
While I can't remember where exactly this photo was taken, I know it shows a section of the main road—presumably Route E65—some distance north of Tripoli.
Here we're at the height of the local flowering season of one the most iconic sights of the Hellenic countryside, the Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis).
A member of the Rose Family (Rosaceae), the genus Prunus is renowned for two outstanding attributes. Its various fruit types range from cherries and plums to apricots and peaches; and the ornamental appeal of its floral displays has inspired many a poet and gardener. But it boasts no more gorgeous bloomer than the Almond.
I said to the almond tree: “speak to me of God.” And the almond tree blossomed.
– NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS, The Fratricides
The other photos and descriptions of this series can be found in my Trees of Greece album.