shadows lengthen
shaping memories
Church bells rang out an announcement just moments before the congregation of clergy emerged.
They appeared in wind whipped black cassocks.
Some wore tall black hats, daring the wind to tear them away.
One hat was circled with red, worn by the chief priest of the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece.
All ten boasted long hair and full beards.
Several locals had gathered to ogle, wondering why the head of Greece's church was on Amorgos.
After they drove away in a variety of vehicles, we learned that he was here for a special wedding the next day in Aegiali.
If it was an islander getting married, the entire island would be invited.
This wedding must be for an outsider!!
We were sitting at Bayoko Cafe/Bar in Chora watching this spectacle.
After they left, and the locals stood around gossiping, we returned to the pleasure of our meal,
Bayoko Pitas stuffed with ham, cheese, tapenaude and grilled! Yummhhh!
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