Thai Boxing in Xanthi

Last Saturday I traveled to the city of Xanthi for the needs of my work. My task was to stream a Thai Boxing tournament live through the internet.


The event started with a short but impressive exhibition from children athletes.


After that, it was time for some real fighting. Round 3!


1-2-3 Fight!


The coaching team watches closely.


Giving instructions and courage during the break.


Moments before the next round.


Being for a first time on such event, I was impressed by the amount of energy unleashed on the ring.


Female fighters showed the same, if not greater passion.


But what impressed me more was the ability of the athletes to be friends again, after the wild fighting.


I was also impressed by the delicate moves of the feet, that resembled those of a dancer.


Last but not least, I was impressed by the new collection of swimsuits that were displayed.

Thessaloniki train station

Synch festival 2009 - Day 2

Synch is a festival for "innovative music, moving image and new media". Here are some photos from day 2.


Matthew Herbert Big Band from backstage


and from the front


Mulatu Astatke & the Heliocentrics


the Heliocentrics


Squarepusher from backstage


Squarepusher and crowd


the Bug


Biomass


2L8 backstage


and on stage.

Now all I need is some sleep!

Summer buzzing

All those bugs buzzin' 'round your head
Well, they fly in the air as you comb your hair
And the summertime will make you itch the mosquito bites


The buzz of love is busy buggin' you
Well, they fly in the air as you comb your hair
And they're splattered up and down your windshield and the headlights


Well, they bite
Yeah, they bite
But you can tell they're there


Does love buzz because that's what it does?
Well, they fly in the air as you comb your hair
And the summertime will make you itch the mosquito bites


Well, they fly in the air as you comb your hair
And they're splattered up and down your windshield and the headlights


Fly in the air, comb your hair
Flies in the air, comb your hair

Lyrics from Buggin' (The Buzz Of Love Is Busy Buggin' You) by The Flaming Lips

Have a listen here:

My parents' pets

Not too far away from a small village in Southern Corfu there is a small field, traditionally called Varagas. (Nobody knows what it means any more). It is a truly peaceful place and where my parents' pets live. A few days ago I was there to help them and I took some pics as well. So here it is: food time.



''- Someday WE are going to feed YOU, bastards with no wings!''


My father taking the eggs


it's time to bring the other guys back


''-I am feeling a little strange...I mean...reading Hegel the whole night..''


My mother head of the Caravan


-Who's the Boss now, bitch? :P


The kids listened to their mothers and can't wait for fresh milk


Closer


And here, last but not least, another old friend (who smelled food)


Don't worry, be happy. :)