Hi all. Due to some rain (!?) on Naxos the lizards have hunkered down so I’ve gone to a nearby island to meet up with a potential collaborator from Israel. Hopefully the weather will clear up and we can get out into the field tomorrow and catch some lizards. For now, here’s the view from … More Schoinoussa
These are the little guys I’ve been looking for, Podarcis erhardii, and there’ve been lots of them out and about!
Hi all, In case you thought life was all fun and games here on Naxos I just wanted to give you a quick update on my research progress. This last week I’ve been out and about driving around the island in search of potential field sites for one of my experiments. I’m scoping out lots … More Walls or terraces? That is the question.
It’s a Loquat! Thanks to those of you who chimed in with the identity of the gifted fruit from last post. Now I know how delicious loquats are! Here’s a silly loquat still life for your enjoyment. I was practicing taking decent macro photos of my lizards, and the loquats seemed like a ready subject. … More Loquat!
Today is the Greek Orthodox Easter and, after last night, it’s safe to say the Greeks take the idiom “celebrate with a bang” a lot farther than I’d have thought possible! From what I’ve learned, Easter eve, is a day full of family, baking and cooking. It’s a rush to prepare all of the many … More Easter in Naxos
Hi Everyone, I just moved into my new apartment. I’m starting to get settled in and I figured I’d update you with a walking tour so you can see where I’ll be living the next three months. It’s super spacious and needs to be, I think all in all we’ll have as many as 7 … More My new apartment!
I just rented a car for the summer! I’m really excited. Compared to some of my previous field vehicles (see here and here) this little Hyundai feels like a Ferrari. Well, almost. Still, I’ve taken it out twice now and it’s done great on the tight corners and switchbacks all over Naxos. One exciting development: … More The new car!
Hi Everyone, I’m afraid I’m too tired to report back on all of the goings on here in a more substantive way than saying I’m very busy but things seem to be going well. I only had a few days of Johannes’ individual attention so I’ve been trying to make the best of it, peppering … More First couple of days on Naxos
Hi Everyone, I’m safe and sound in Naxos. I haven’t actually slept yet; I had meetings all afternoon, but have a stated bedtime of 9:00 pm tonight. I was last solidly asleep Sunday at 6 am… someone else is going to have to do to the math for me. Whatever the count, I’m afraid I’m … More Paris!
Next step is a bus ride to the docks and then a long ferry ride to Naxos. I should be in Naxos in about nine hours though so I’m really excited about that! Travel has been wondrously smooth so far (I don’t want to jinx it!) Let’s see… I trained from New Haven to Newark … More Made it to Athens!
Colin Donihue 