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Meraki Atomic Shelter | #week 30
Given the increasing tension in the region, in Europe and in the world, we decided to build a nuclear shelter. That, at least, is how it looks.The whole concrete will be covered by soil. Just joking. The whole thing is redesigned watertank (divided into 2 parts: rain and potable water) and machine/storage room in the Continue reading
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All the world is green
Of Corfu’s many qualities, greenness seems to be absolutely unique.Thanks to the humid microclimate created inbetween of the high mountains of Epirus and the warm Ionian Sea, the whole island is extremely green all year round. Thanks to the fact that it resisted the Turkish invasion, it has preserved its forests and has not shared Continue reading
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Noah’s Ark | #week 26
It’s a half year from the beginning of the construction. What we see now looks more like Noah’s ark than a watertank. Anyway, underground pool will be bigger than the outside one. Like we all are. Continue reading
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Watertank | #week 25
– How big the watertank would be? – I don’t know, like 15 qubic meters? – Soo big! – I’m not sure…just thinking. Maybe 12? But 15 could be also ok, I guess. Watertanks are mandatory thing for any new building in Greece. In our case it is also a part of the construction supporting Continue reading
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Heavy machinery enters the scene | #week 24
Friday 28th of March was a day, when first lean concrete has been laid. The site looks enormous in reality, while photos do not reflect the scale. Two concrete pumps were needed to reach bottom part of the plot. The view from bedrooms will be far better, than we imagined. From this view we go Continue reading
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Lean spring
Awaiting to lay first lean concrete, apparently spring came with its sunny sinews. Trimmed olives look like tree leprosarium at the moment, but the view from the plot has been improved. Gardeners decided to save little orange grove, that almost died due to soothy mold. Continue reading
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Dig dug | #week 20
The excavation for the first level of the house appears to be monstrous. From the photos, it is difficult for us to even grasp the entire construction site with our thoughts. But the most important thing is that the work has started. In addition to the construction work, we have also decided to trim the Continue reading
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Mud | #week 19
Levelling of the ground floor is delayed because of mud. Weather isn’t best last days, so trucks can’t go down the plot. We are waiting also for trimming of olives on the plot, since these have been neglected for years. Nevertheless, it’s less than 4 weeks till our next visit! Continue reading
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No clear mind
No Clear Mind, formed a decade ago in Chania, is one of our favourite music bands. Very underrated, barely known outside of Greece, though moving, deep, calm. After short visit in Corfu, we are missing spring. Continue reading
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ελιά | #week 17
The construction of the house begins with the destruction of an olive tree that is more than a century old.It is so sad that let the pictures speak. Continue reading
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Meraki Hills: secluded Corfu retreat 