Month: October 2015

Paros, at last

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School entrance

At last!  The ferry arrived just before noon on Saturday – more like a cruise ship actually.  Semis and a concrete truck and a helicopter were part of the cargo along with many heading to Paros or Naxos or Santorini.  Once docked, there was a grand rush of humanity and luggage to our awaiting home.  We passed the school on the way to our homes.  We were back later for a brief orientation, but we were free until this morning at 10.  Oh the joys of finally unpacking, quiet, and nesting. Continue reading “Paros, at last” →

Penultimate day before Paros!

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Ready to set up housekeeping

I am obviously delighted to be back in Greece!  This morning early I hit the central Athenian Market which is just up the street from the hotel.  Didn’t buy the octopi or fish or tripe, but managed sack fulls of Greek herbed sea salt, Greek walnuts, dates, honey, oregano, almonds, dried apricots, and sun dried olives.  Most of what I am carrying to Paros is food, some for thought but mostly for consumption.  Life is getting better and better. Continue reading “Penultimate day before Paros!” →

Ciao, Italia

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worth the wait

As you can see, I finally did have my date with David on my last day in Florence.  The line was only 45 minutes long and the weather was mild so it definitely was worth the wait to see the original.  Since two churches had already been viewed previous to my encounter with this masterpiece, I had reached my beauty limit for the day and just headed home on the train instead of viewing any other possible piece of art.  Continue reading “Ciao, Italia” →