https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu MADE WITH LOVE AND MAGIC; Camila Bermudez, Martina Castro A. en-us 2017-08-13 13:29:30 UTC 2025-10-03 16:54:03 UTC hello@padlet.com camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180830855 Greece, which is also know asThe Hellenic Republic, is a country located in southeastern Europe. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city. Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula. Greece consists of nine geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands , Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands. ]]> 2017-08-13 13:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180830855 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832330 Navagio Beach is an exposed cove,on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. Navagio Beach was originally known as Agios Georgios. On 2 October 1980ran aground in the waters around Zakynthos Island on Navagio Beach during stormy weather and bad visibility.The ship was abandoned and still rests buried in the limestone gravel of the beach that now bears the nickname Shipwreck.]]> 2017-08-13 14:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832330 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832383  The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.]]> 2017-08-13 14:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832383 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832878 2017-08-13 15:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832878 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832898 2017-08-13 15:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832898 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832923  The sanctuary, known as the Altis, consists of an unordered arrangement of various buildings. Enclosed within the temenosare the Temple of Hera the Temple of Zeus, the Pelopion, and the area of the altar, where the sacrifices were made. To the north of the sanctuary can be found the Prytaneion and the Philippeion, as well as the array of treasuries representing the various city-states.The Metroon lies to the south of these treasuries, with the Echo Stoa to the east. ]]> 2017-08-13 15:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180832923 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180833339 2017-08-13 15:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180833339 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180834486  The famous lagoonformed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people. The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm,In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program.]]> 2017-08-13 15:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/180834486 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/182211597 2017-08-22 23:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/182211597 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/182211610  Cheese is such a rich part of Greece’s history; the ancient Greeks even designated a god to this wonderful food. Aristaios, the son of Apollo, was the god that brought Cheese making to ancient Greece. Since that time, Greek has continued to craft amazing cheeses. The most well-known and biggest export outside of Greece is Feta.]]> 2017-08-22 23:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/182211610 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/182213927 Rich with authentic flavours and aromas represents an age-old cultural unity. Women are at the forefront of this tradition. Playing the key role in the family microcosm, they have borne the responsibility for prudent handling of ingredients. Their ingenuity has left its mark on the character of Greek gastronomy.]]> 2017-08-22 23:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/182213927 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183550369 Variations on moussaka are found throughout the Mediterranean and Balkans, but the iconic Greek baked dish is based on layering: sautéed aubergine, minced meat fried pureed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, and then a final fluffy topping of cheese and béchamel sauce. ]]> 2017-08-29 22:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183550369 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183550612 Sometimes in the form of a patty, sometimes in a lightly fried ball, make sure to try these starters any chance you get. The body of the fritter is usually made of grated or pureed courgette blended with dill, mint, or other top-secret spice combinations. Paired with tzatziki, for its cooling freshness, you just can’t lose.

]]> 2017-08-29 22:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183550612 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551063 2017-08-29 22:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551063 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551106 Homer, the famous poet of the Greek antiquity, is known all over the world for his two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Many cities claim to be the birthplace of Homer, while it is believed that he died in Ios, the homeland of his mother. He lived in the 8th century BC and didn't actually write his poems, but narrated them and scholars wrote them down.]]> 2017-08-29 22:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551106 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551602 Plato (428-358 BC) is one of the three most famous Athenian philosophers. Student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, Plato is the most vague of the classical thinkers. His theories were much innovative for his time. Plato introduced a new political system, where philosophers, as the holders of real truth and knowledge, would rule. An opponent of democracy, Plato thinks that ruling a state must not be based on persuasion but on wisdom.]]> 2017-08-29 23:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551602 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551913 His real name was Domenicos Theotokopoulos, however he became famous as "El Greco" (The Greek). When he was born, Crete was under Venetian Occupation. At the age of 26, he moved to Italy, opened a workshop and spent several years there. In 1577, he moved to Toledo Spain, where he stayed till his death. Regarded as a precursor of Expressionism and Cubism by modern critics, the paintings of El Greco were mostly inspired by religion. ]]> 2017-08-29 23:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183551913 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183571807 Santoriniis an island in the southern Aegean SeaIt is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands,The municipality of Santorini includes the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, and Christiana. ]]> 2017-08-30 01:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183571807 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183580156 2017-08-30 02:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183580156 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183580263 Most Greeks are named after a religious saint. A very important tradition is that everyone who has a name coming from a saint celebrated by the church celebrates his name on a given day of the year. On the "name day" of someone, his friends and family visit him without invitation and offer wishes and small presents.]]> 2017-08-30 02:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183580263 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183580772 In Greece, the Carnival is called "Apokries". The festival consists of two weeks of feast, beginning from the Sunday of Meat Fare and ends with the first day of the Lent, called Clean MondayEveryone is costumed and parties take place in the streets and bars, throwing coloured confetti to each other.The Carnival is believed to come from paganism, and more precisely from the old festivities worshiping Dionysus, the god of wine ]]> 2017-08-30 02:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183580772 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183584690 2017-08-30 03:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183584690 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183584962  The national clothing of Greece is very modest, colorful, multilayered, and unique. Of course, there are some regional features and many variations of garments, but in general, the typical styles of Greek traditional costumes are related.The history of Greek national clothing can be divided into several periodsToday loose-fitting white cotton or silk shirts are worn, together with embroidered vests and jackets. Women use long chemises and skirts, men still wear vraka and foustanella. Both males and females prefer multilayered garments, colorful but with few decorations. ]]> 2017-08-30 03:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183584962 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585198 2017-08-30 03:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585198 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585376 2017-08-30 03:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585376 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585683  The national flag of Greece is based on nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white. The shade of blue used in the flag has varied throughout its history, from light blue to dark blue, the latter being increasingly used since the late 1960s. According to popular tradition, the nine stripes represent the nine syllables of the phrase "Freedom or Death". There is also a different theory, that the nine stripes symbolise the nine Muses, the goddesses of art and civilisation. Blue and white have been interpreted as symbolising the colours of the famed Greek sky and sea.]]> 2017-08-30 03:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585683 camibermudez378 https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585916 2017-08-30 03:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/183585916 marti_comida https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/184178247 Music in Greece is of unbelievable diversity due to the creative Greek assimilation of different influences of the Eastern and Western cultures of Asia and Europe. Music is an important aspect of the daily Greek culture. It has a long history dating from the Antiquity, during which poetry, dancing and music were inseparable and played an important part in the ancient Greek's everyday life. Greece produced many talented artists, including great composers to fabulous interprets. Music in Greece became an expression and a testimony of the slavery years, a weapon of opposition against the colonel authority and a way to express love, death, human fears, that accompanied the Greeks in their everyday life. 

]]> 2017-09-01 12:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/184178247 marti_comida https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/184180381 2017-09-01 12:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/camibermudez378/8elroaa3ntmu/wish/184180381