Baptism and Shiatsu

Yesterday we were invited to a baptism. We didn't know the parents but the mother seemed to know us...so, of course we had to attend. A small hand painted top in a handmade box was our baptismal gift. To our surprise the child being baptized was a little guy that John had played with in the platiea.
His mother had recognized us and thought that we would be interested in seeing the ceremony. Little Alexandros screamed his way through the "bath" portion but seemed to forget the scarey parts soon afterwards.

Following the service everyone gathered for sweets and drinks. We were each given a bracelet and a small gift of candied almonds. Alexandros was the centre of attention.

Later that evening we were greeted in Chora by the bride of a wedding party who insisted that we share another sweet that her mother had made! Drenched in honey we made our way to Bayoko where we joined friends for a sunset drink. 

Earlier in the day I had injured my back...something as simple as standing up the wrong way from a seated position. The rest of the day was a challenge.

This afternoon I had the luxury of a Shiatsu treatment from an Athenian friend. I hope that by tomorrow I will feel the benefits of Christina's massage.