Blue sea. Blue sky. The color appearing everywhere, Blue in shades from light to powder to bright. Although ochre, and lemon yellow are evidenced, the predominant color is BLUE!
From painted door and window frame hanging on an old stone wall, to shutters, chairs in the taverna, and to boats.
And on the island of Tilos, the bars on the window of the police station stand out in blue!
The Blue paint is to protect the house from Evil Spirits.
ReplyDeleteAnother version says that the Scorpions which are plenty in this area see Blue as Red and STOP moving towards the opening in the house.