Sep. - Oct. 2009. A few of the most important highlights from Torbens 3'rd tour in 2009. This tour began with a small jeep-safari (128 km.) with some friends, who had visited Samos several times. But they had (to my opinion) never seen the real Samos - Now they have!... The next day Jan & I took a tour to the top of Mt. Kastro. From home I had calculated that it should be possible from one spot on the top of the mountain (directly above the Eupalinos tunnel) to look to both sides of the mountain and see the points Eupalinos used when planning the tunnel. My calculations were right, and we found the point - so now I can finish my story (theory) about the tunnel. The third day on Samos I got a big gift: An "old" Suzuki TS (enduro). It had been standing for about 6 years and not been used, but it was in very good shape. So after 4 days work it looked as new and now all the paperwork is done with registration and insurance. Jan and I have been working on our project with registration og all the small churches in the Kokkari area. We have now covered about 75-80%. In Kokkari there were 4 water mills. 2 used for wheat, 1 for pressing olives and finally one for making ice. More will come about the mills later. I had 3 weeks with very nice weather - lots of sun, 24-31 degree and only 2 days with a little rain. Click on the pictures to enlarge After 4 days work Torben had his first testdrive in the mountains on his "new" off-roader. Kokkari in the background Mount Kastro seen from The Roman Bath by Pythagorion This might be the point used for construction of the tunnel To the south the tunnel exit is visible.. and to the North the area with the spring. North-West more than 20 caves, where they probably took material to the covered pipeline. A look at the top of Mount Kastro with the townwall. Still warm and nice in Kokkari but most of the restaurants are now closing and the cats are taking over.. closed Meravilia still open Nice colours Here is something to do in the winter time. Sunshine and warm water "Slamming" octopus The kids enjoy the good weather Not many people on the beach here but 100 m. further West some enjoy the 27 degree C. From the road between Samos & Nisi Church on top og the island. No other buildings! Road chapels Old and traditional. New & ??. Might be after a car accident. We visited the remains of the 4 old water mills in Kokkari. The tour began with half an hour heavy rain. Tony inspecting the "heart" of a wheat mill. The nozzle and the horisontal mill wheel Jan standing on the edge of the reservoir the reservoir Just outside Kokkari - remains of reservoir-tower the reservoir is visible on the top After a long and wett walk we found the mill which produced ICE!! Tony warned Jan: Take care that tree is rotten. Part of the old ice machine - a long iron tube. Big new & small old house as neighbours One of the many (>20) churches by Kokkari. outside the church the church inside Area to the South of Kokkari garden gate heavily secured! Tiny and very tired lizard. Had been swimming around in a pool for 1-2 hours. VERY TINY... blackberry Flowers Old and new side by side. Narrow passage by Profile Bar. roof decoration