They say that a picture is worth 1000 words. They are wrong. A picture is worth as much as the viewers' knowledge allowing to interpret what they see


Spinalónga, Lasithi, Greece


In 2005 novelist Victoria Hislop published a book called 'The Island'. The book was inspired by the dramatic stories of a family that had strong ties with the Spinalonga island during the operation of the leper hospital. A well written book that gives insights on the life within the leper colony but also the perception of healthy people at the time. The book tells stories of love, separation, pain and happiness in a vivid and touching way that will absorb any reader. I can't think a better book to read at the beach for someone having its vacations on Crete. The book was translated in several languages and sold more than a million copies


Photo taken at Spinalónga, Lasithi, Greece





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