HAIR CUT - ANCIENT RUINS FROM YESTERDAY- AND ANOTHER CHURCH?

I went to get my hair done (finally) this morning, at The School for Hair & Beauty,(in Platani, next to the Playschool)  it was cut, and styled by a student, named Constantina (Tina) FOR FREE!
Tina is one of the thirty students that has been studying Hairdressing for the last 8 mths (200 hrs in total, at a cost of 1,800 Euro - no qualifications necessary, just an identity card/passport!).  There are also courses in Manicures & Spa Massage, which includes reflexology and other techniques too.  Anyone fancy a career change?

The students will be taking their exams over the next few weeks, and then hoping to find employment in one of the many Hair Salons on the island.  After 2 years practice, they are able to open up their own business if they wish.  Good luck to them all!

The next course will start in October, but applicants can apply at anytime, or find out further information at http://www.ekeko.gr/  Tel: 22420 20015 or 22420 20028  It will also be advertised in the Local Newspaper very soon.  (Get in quick though, only 30 places, and 15 applications already for hairdressing!)

Another church, this one is actually inside my daughters school playground in Agia Marina.

The photo's as promised....of the Ancient Agora, which can be found through the Archway that is close to the Main Square, or from the back of  The Court Houses/Police Station.

 This zone of archaeological discovery is one of the most important sites.  The Harbour excavations.  In which you can find many  remains of the walls of the old harbour, and several places of worship,  The Portico of the 4th or 3rd century B.C. which has five columns that have been re-erected .

According to mythology
 Marsyas (satyr) was punished here.  Marsyas is always pictured with a double flute (and appears on many ancient vases). He challenged  Apollo - The God of The Sun, to a music competition . He didn't succeed, and was tied to a tree, flayed and met his death.

 There is The Great Basilica, The small sanctuary of Hercules, and The sanctuary of Venus. The ancient Agora is also located here, it's ruins also extend far beyond this area.  It is an incredible site, right in the centre of town.  I always used to say when I was a Holiday Representative, "Kos is simply amazing, wherever you step, you stumble over a part of ancient history, it is a remarkable island!" 

Plenty to see! And of course, lots to Blog about!!!