Greece has some nice show caves but most (there is only one exception I know of) do allow photography in the caves. They claim, and many innocent guides and even owners sincerely (but incorrectly) believe, that flashes will harm the speleothems. This stems from a mix of confusion of algae growth due to tour lights with an opportunity for them to sell you their photos of their cave. Greece is not unique in this way, so when traveling internationally to show caves be prepared that you might not be able to use your camera past the entrance.
George -----Original Message----- From: Mixon Bill [mailto:bmixon...@austin.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 5:22 PM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] show caves of Greece A message from i...@showcaves.gr, forwarded by Mixon: The showcaves of Greece Greece is blessed with several thousand caves, each with its own particular history. Some of these have been opened to tourism, allowing a large number of visitors to admire them up close, while providing local communities with a significant source of income. The webpage www.showcaves.gr aims to promote the Tourist Caves of Greece in the best possible manner, making them widely known on a national level as well as abroad. "Proteas Publications" have created this webpage as a reference point for all those, Greek or foreign, who wish to become acquainted with the magical world of GreekCaves. ---------------------------------------------- You may "reply" to the address this message came from, but for long-term use, save: Personal: bmi...@alumni.uchicago.edu AMCS: edi...@amcs-pubs.org or sa...@amcs-pubs.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
