tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post1192566074361634674..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Greece’s Tinos Island: Oh Come all the Faithful. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63326601110946246322014-06-07T14:55:42.039-07:002014-06-07T14:55:42.039-07:00great share. Thank you. Your tile mosaic is lovely...great share. Thank you. Your tile mosaic is lovely.http://nonnaswanderings.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740281535991515269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82804863466824804612014-06-06T12:57:04.698-07:002014-06-06T12:57:04.698-07:00Most fascinating - shame you couldn't photogra...Most fascinating - shame you couldn't photograph the Megalochari icon, but I Googled it and found a pic: http://bit.ly/1xj3u1iDyanne@TravelnLasshttp://www.travelnlass.com/2014/06/06/fff-dreams-submit1/#comment-2807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7061992113178008632014-06-03T07:36:38.290-07:002014-06-03T07:36:38.290-07:00This place might have been our most magical of sto...This place might have been our most magical of stops in Greece this trip. We are thinking a return trip here is called for.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53407057421723320472014-06-03T07:35:55.433-07:002014-06-03T07:35:55.433-07:00Yes Neva, it is interesting to me that millions vi...Yes Neva, it is interesting to me that millions visit Tinos each year, but for the American tourist, we usually only hear of Mykonos and Santorini. Way too many other interesting islands out there in Greece. Thanks for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62495642730588427762014-06-03T07:34:28.847-07:002014-06-03T07:34:28.847-07:00Yes, the story line is a good intro to this town a...Yes, the story line is a good intro to this town and that magnificent -- and powerful -- church.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5783552782893385522014-06-03T07:33:48.678-07:002014-06-03T07:33:48.678-07:00Mykonos was our starting point for this island of ...Mykonos was our starting point for this island of Tinos, Carole - I'll have more on Mykonos in future posts. Stay tuned and thanks for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83199268394076602192014-06-03T07:32:56.113-07:002014-06-03T07:32:56.113-07:00You would like it on Tinos, Kristin. Just be prep...You would like it on Tinos, Kristin. Just be prepared for the lack of spoken English here - it really does remain a very Greek island.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76637801860789721322014-06-03T07:31:59.253-07:002014-06-03T07:31:59.253-07:00There are so many interesting stories like this on...There are so many interesting stories like this one in Greece - makes our couple of hundred years of Pacific NW history, seem like some 'modern history'. Think you'd like Jeffrey's book. Thanks for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56688322905421227352014-06-03T07:30:18.198-07:002014-06-03T07:30:18.198-07:00I suspect that even with that faded carpet there a...I suspect that even with that faded carpet there are some bruised and cut knees by the time they make it to the chapel with the icon. Not for me but interesting all the same.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71959924296697289982014-06-03T07:29:17.858-07:002014-06-03T07:29:17.858-07:00I guess this isn't as bad as the road they cra...I guess this isn't as bad as the road they crawl in Spain and travel miles on their knees, but still the distance wasn't one I would have tackled. Yes, those candles are like some in the Chinese temples aren't they? I hadn't put that together until reading your comment - glad you dropped by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16767265447896264582014-06-03T07:27:44.105-07:002014-06-03T07:27:44.105-07:00I am with you on the crawling, Kay. Far too long ...I am with you on the crawling, Kay. Far too long a pathway for these old knees! Thanks for the visit today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88517393147721743192014-06-03T07:26:42.509-07:002014-06-03T07:26:42.509-07:00Thanks much for the visit, Donna. Glad you found ...Thanks much for the visit, Donna. Glad you found the post of interest!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22345627642782819802014-06-03T07:26:10.832-07:002014-06-03T07:26:10.832-07:00Thanks for your continued support Andrew - it is a...Thanks for your continued support Andrew - it is always nice to see your name among those who've visited!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70211697889242040672014-06-03T05:55:46.406-07:002014-06-03T05:55:46.406-07:00What a beautiful town Tinos seems. i spent time on...What a beautiful town Tinos seems. i spent time on Mykonos with my two daughters and fell in love with Greece. This brings back great memories. A Taste for Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973938954703443684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36358866239851843282014-06-02T19:13:33.931-07:002014-06-02T19:13:33.931-07:00How fortunate to have found this island on your tr...How fortunate to have found this island on your travels as many times the lesser known ones are the treasures. That's an interesting story of what happens if you quit digging too soon.Neva @ Retire for the Fun of ithttp://retireforthefunofit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36148054885334752862014-06-02T17:49:00.887-07:002014-06-02T17:49:00.887-07:00Looks like a gem of a little town, perfect fodder ...Looks like a gem of a little town, perfect fodder for a novel~Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53566166239778731022014-06-02T12:44:03.408-07:002014-06-02T12:44:03.408-07:00Thanks for taking me back to Mykonos, which I visi...Thanks for taking me back to Mykonos, which I visited many years ago. It looks quite different now than I recall, but I don't think I saw the church then. I do recall a sweet little beach reached via a donkey trail. :)Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5826573291197188322014-06-02T11:21:38.953-07:002014-06-02T11:21:38.953-07:00Lovely history. If only the Christians hadn't...Lovely history. If only the Christians hadn't come along and changed it all...but glad it still inspires pilgimages and faith. I'll be in Greece in October for TBEX, I think. So this inspires me to visit Tinos. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066342467295532279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26134588771790582902014-06-02T10:36:45.735-07:002014-06-02T10:36:45.735-07:00Hi Jackie, I found the story of the icon very movi...Hi Jackie, I found the story of the icon very moving. Truly great story about lost and found and faith. Tinos sounds like a really beautiful island. I love islands that are still more local. I have to keep it in mind for our return trip to Greece. I like your idea of novel research. I might have to check out Jeffrey's book. Nice post!Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15805211539632973122014-06-02T10:00:19.123-07:002014-06-02T10:00:19.123-07:00The carpet's a great idea for the crawling fai...The carpet's a great idea for the crawling faithful and, I think, is the first time I've heard of some concern for the comfort of the pilgrims' hands and knees. Usually, some amount of pain seems to be associated with the journey... All your photos are great but I especially liked the mosaics which are beautiful! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20046657698350692412014-06-02T09:19:23.312-07:002014-06-02T09:19:23.312-07:00I have heard of other churches where pilgrims must...I have heard of other churches where pilgrims must go on their knees down the stone aisle, but this is the first place that I've heard of where they start off way down the street. Someone was very kind to put in that carpet and the traffic cones, too. The giant candles remind me of the tall incense sticks burned at the Chinese temples in Penang, and the stone mosaics remind me of reflexology paths. This island has such a fascinating history. I'm so glad you shared it with us.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26599964524878063012014-06-02T08:25:03.686-07:002014-06-02T08:25:03.686-07:00I didn't know about this church and probably w...I didn't know about this church and probably won't crawl on my knees to go to it or anywhere else but I'd love to see the island. Did they think the cholera epidemic was divine intervention that was perhaps a bit of "overkill"? Sick joke - in more ways than one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054594160137017510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15185997920375339462014-06-02T07:19:25.790-07:002014-06-02T07:19:25.790-07:00This church is impressive. Thanks for sharing info...This church is impressive. Thanks for sharing information about its history.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15388195342603330642014-06-01T20:16:19.959-07:002014-06-01T20:16:19.959-07:00Some very interesting background information here,...Some very interesting background information here, Jackie, and a really nice photo series. Can't wait the next episode!Andrewhttp://andrewgraemegould.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75683840175250453942014-05-31T07:07:29.134-07:002014-05-31T07:07:29.134-07:00The church has amazing wealth derived from incredi...The church has amazing wealth derived from incredible donations and offerings, Nancie. It boggles the mind at the far reach of the church as a result into island improvements, culture and some indicated, even helping build roads. Check out Jeff's book - it provides an interesting look into the impact of the church here. Thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com