Taken today, Dec. 21st..not bad for December!
Looking at some things in an antique shop
We were included in a family party celebrating a baby's
Marble quarries in the interior.
A very typical day here from the balcony.
Peering over the fence along our road.
Out with Anastasia...you park wherever!
Looking at some things in an antique shop
were invited to her husband's name day, or birthday
party. She is also into construction of homes on Naxos
as well as owning the largest women's clothing store.
of her family. Most of the food came from their 50 acre-
farm.
sat, 42 years ago. I remember a tiny cafe being here, going
in a basement door, still here, and pointing to the food I
wanted. The windows, red trimmed, would be opened
so that the bags holding potatoes ,on donkeys ,would be
dumped through the windows into the cafe. Memories...
Nikodemus was born here on Naxos in the
early 1800's and became a monk. Those
who wanted to learn to read/write pretty
much had to join a monastery in order to
do this.He became famous in Greece for
his copying of liturgical manuscripts which
were used throughout Greece and then
he was made a saint. Beautiful icons of him
in the church, many, many other saints as
We were included in a family party celebrating a baby's
christening. It was great live music and dancing and we
got up and boogied too. We were given some food, cake
many times even as I am right now.
new camera. Can hear them squeal especially towards
This is the Grotta area, actually the area where Neolithic
settlement has been found. Now expensive homes, shops.
A very typical day. Just as grass is re-growing in the
A very typical day. Just as grass is re-growing in the
fields below...it was lightly tilled over...and then the sheep
Some more magic ...with the sounds of
animals settling into the night.
in a parade along the harbour. Also a couple
of school bands
Marble quarries in the interior.
A very typical day here from the balcony.
Peering over the fence along our road.
We got him out...and after a breather, disappeared.
time she feeds these geese. Just after the 5 pm
church bells.
settled, now with villas.
Out with Anastasia...you park wherever!
terracing, olive groves, citrus orchards.
town...the square...and I am on what used to
be the main well, fountain area. Now it is a
decorative fountain. A very typical cafe
fruits, cheeses, honey, spices, wine, etc, etc.
the world...being baby-sat with a tv while his
dad works his shift here. His grand-father
owns this and in time, this little boy will also
probably work here. Notice the barrels of
you see the zig-zag of the steps.
burning, photo of the deceased, flowers,
Churches. This one is especially surreal with
its deep greens, blues and bronzes. I quickly
mitted for 2.5 days due to an infection and
put on intravenous. Each bed here and in
the ward has its own icon. I had better care
and food than in BC.
is the only upright remaining part of a Temple
to Apollo...god of light, healing, prophecy...
and music. A memorable place to play
and sing.
the Portara and the islet of Palatia. And who
is that man walking towards me...?
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