LefkesI have so much loved my time here on Paros. It is hard to believe that two weeks went by so quickly. (It is hard to believe that one year has gone by so quickly!) I decided to take the motorbike into the hills to Lefkes one more time. A few people had mentioned the church in lefkes, which I had failed to visit.
But when I got there, I was drawn to the back streets, the little alley ways which I hadn't walked on before. And in those little lanes everything seemed to slow down for me (even more than usual, if you can believe that), and I was immediately attracted to the details around me.
Even close-ups of laundry were calling me.I eventually made it to the church, which I must say was not as nice as the pomegranate I saw earlier (in the mood I was in). From lefkes I headed down to the coast, to the half-moon beach I saw from the hill top of Ayios Antonios Church a few days ago.
The beach was lovely, but once again I was surprised by what was pulling at me - not the beach, not the water, but this church, looking forelorn and seemingly in the middle of nowhere.
Leaving is a strange thing. I am thinking about endings. Which also means arriving - new beginnings, new possibilities.
Kiki and Karina
When I got back to the Karina's Taverna, Karina was sitting with Kiki, who was her waitress last season. Kiki, who is now a nursery school teacher in Athens, came back to say hello. From my two weeks here I have witnessed so many reunions - everyone comes back to Karina's Taverna. She has customers that have been coming back every year for years. It is not just the excellent food (though I am sure that is a big part of it), but it is also the atmosphere that Karina has created, an atmosphere that reflects her heart.
It has been quite my good fortune to have met Karina and Georgios on the island of Flores in Indonesia 5 months ago half way around the world. Once again, I rest my heart in appreciation and in blessing.
The beach was lovely, but once again I was surprised by what was pulling at me - not the beach, not the water, but this church, looking forelorn and seemingly in the middle of nowhere.Leaving is a strange thing. I am thinking about endings. Which also means arriving - new beginnings, new possibilities.
Kiki and KarinaWhen I got back to the Karina's Taverna, Karina was sitting with Kiki, who was her waitress last season. Kiki, who is now a nursery school teacher in Athens, came back to say hello. From my two weeks here I have witnessed so many reunions - everyone comes back to Karina's Taverna. She has customers that have been coming back every year for years. It is not just the excellent food (though I am sure that is a big part of it), but it is also the atmosphere that Karina has created, an atmosphere that reflects her heart.
It has been quite my good fortune to have met Karina and Georgios on the island of Flores in Indonesia 5 months ago half way around the world. Once again, I rest my heart in appreciation and in blessing.
Such beautiful details! Hey: see you in a couple of days!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWalking back from my yoga practice this morning I greeted a woman who appeared to be uncomfortable passing so close on the sidewalk. I just smiled and said good morning, and as she lit up I looked away so as not to be too invasive. The word "disarmed" came to mind. Disarmed, and dis-armored. We were briefly disarmed and disarmored. When I saw the picture of Kiki and Karina I thought the same thing - disarmed, and dis-armored. Have a gay time in Paree!
ReplyDeleteI was just about to ask you when you plan to come back. Christy answered it for me. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful reunion with your family! We look forward to this coming year with you! Enjoy your last moments!
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