The picture would not be complete without some TNBM (True Norwegian Black Metal). If religion is your thing this is not for you. Surprise, surprise…

Nice looking monkey. I suspect the picture is a Macaque and not a Baboon though…

Not a lot happening at the moment. Freezing… Time to recapitulate some of the best music of 2011. Some has been mentioned before. But not this one. Here is a link to Steve’s own blog.

Landscapes of Gran Canaria by Noel Rochford

Those that possibly might have followed closely any updates on islandwalking.com this Christmas may have noticed a surprise update of my Gran Canaria page. Yes, the winter just became too dark and cold… Accompanying photo album can be found at http://www.islandwalking.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/90.

R. I. P.

Now there is not much left but, like last year, to pass these wishes on to everyone:

But let us also have a small recap of what happened this year on islandwalking.com:

• Parga
• Lefkada
• Zakynthos
• Amalfi
• Oslomarka

The web pages were accompanied by these photo albums:

• Parga
• Lefkada
• Zakynthos
• Amalfi
• Marka 2011

Last one, a double whammy, Kefalonia and Ithaca:

From the publisher:

“Kefalonia is well-known for its marvelous beaches. However the island has big mountains and large tracts of unspoiled areas that make it an ideal destination for walking and hiking enthusiasts. All the paths depicted on the map have been recorded during the last two years. Some of them have been recently cleared and signpostedi. Ithaca’s intricate terrain offers endless opportunities for hiking and splendid views. The footpaths are regularly maintained and many projects of clearing and way marking of old paths are underway. Several hiking routes are indicated.The map is two-sided with Cephalonia on a scale of 1:65.000 on one side and Ithaca on a scale of 1:25.000 on the other.”

Lefkada (Lefkas):

From the publisher:

“The fourth in the group of seven large islands of the Ionian Archipelago, Lefkada has lovely beaches and a wealth of natural and cultural attractions in its hinterland. A detailed record of the road network, the footpaths and accurate representation of the land features make this map an invaluable tool for exploring the island.”

Todays treat, Paxos and Antipaxos:

From the publisher:

“Hiking is the best way to get to know the landscapes on Paxoi. The scale of the landscape and the details that comprise it demand a tranquil approach. Most paths are on modest inclines, are clearly marked out among the dry wall masonry, and some of them are stonepaved. Wandering among the olive groves with lofty trees, one can find intricate pilasters of some olden geateway, see abandoned olive presses and proud windmills and enjoy the sunset from the edge of limestone cliffs.”

Rhodes:

From the publisher:

“Rich in natural and cultural heritage, Rhodes reveals all its wealth in this new map of Anavasi. From the medieval city in the north to the exotic Prasonisi island in the southern tip, one can find ancient cities, castles of the Knights, early christian basilicas, elegant italian buildings of the 30s, magnificent beaches and hiking paths on mountains and valleys. On the back side of the map, the main attractions are depicted with aerial photos, 3 hiking routes are presented in detail together with a plan of the medieval city.”