Scrape, scrape, scrape
Bounce, bounce, bounce
Men at work
Children at play
Someone whistles
Along the pathway
Music drifts with coffee
Climbing up the stairs
Blankets hang to dry
Smiling woman waves
The village has been so generously coated with whitewash that it is blinding! Only the locals are able to walk through the pathways without sunglasses! Whitewashed flowers and patterns decorate every step along the way. Bedding hangs from balconies, airing out for family and friends who will arrive this week. Rental cars and motorbikes are washed and serviced, waiting to explore the island. Small cafes and shops are slowly opening with freshly painted chairs and tables. Market shelves are loaded with Easter eggs. The disturbing aspect of Orthodox Easter, aside from religious nonsense, is the prevalence of fireworks. The youth of the island have access to all types of fireworks preceding the weekend celebrations and they are constantly exploding, scaring the pants off me.
It is about 25 degrees today and the weather forecast predicts at least another week of very warm temperatures. Our friend Kalliroi will arrive from Andros on Tuesday for the Easter celebrations.
Riikka, from Finland, will also join us soon for a joyous reunion.
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