Socrates, ancient Greek Philosopher, Teacher and Scholar
Poros water taxi
Socrates, ancient Greek Philosopher, Teacher and Scholar
Poros water taxi
Greek time..... I've just read somewhere on the web
'Greek time is just english time but delayed by an hour'.
We have found, to Kosta's huge annoyance, this is the norm. He keeps 'english' time and gets very annoyed if he's kept waiting, whether it be be 5 minutes, an hour or a week. We have walked away on occasions when one of his friends or acquaintances has failed to show up on time.
Woe betide tradesmen who are late. Although anyone dealing with him knows by now that either you come, at least on the day you said you would, or you ignore his phone calls and go into hiding.
We all have our own rhythm. Some live a more relaxed life and having to be punctual just causes extra stress.
This 'maniana' philosophy however causes everyone else a lot of stress, especially if you urgently need a plumber or an electrician.
Some people are always unreliable. They just can't help it. They don't even realise they're late and causing exasperation in others. When they eventually turn up all is rosy and they'll have every excuse under the sun, if pushed to account for themselves.
The festival of the Virgin Mary
The most important Greek festival. Athens empties as everyone returns to their villages or islands or goes on holiday. This year it's on a Friday so it's a long weekend, and a Public Holiday.
Poros is overflowing with cars, bikes and people. Roads are almost impassable with cars parked on either side and anywhere that a car can possibly fit. Even the tiniest space will have a car squeezed in to it, under trees, in front of fire hydrants, rubbish bins and even the car ferry ramp, when it's not in use.
We went down to the harbour at 8am when the supermarket opened. Boxes were piled high outside, crates upon crates of fruit and vege. All waiting to be put away inside. The staff couldn't fill the shelves fast enough.
We got what we wanted and got out.
Rain rain don't go away
Please come again another day
Maybe tomorrow they say.
The rain came, stalking us, waiting till we were sitting beside the sea with all our grandchildren. Then the heavens opened!
But the grandchildren outwitted the rain, moved us lock, stock and barrel, tables laden with souvlaki and pizza, glasses full of wine and beer. We carried on, entertained by the thunder and lightening and rivers running off the tiles.
Nels ran to grab the bike helmets. I rushed to close car windows. Thank goodness I had the foresight to close the shutters up at the house.
Grand children don't mind drops dripping down their backs. A bit of rain didn't stop them from fetching beers, keeping Papou's jug of wine topped up or choosing ice cream for everyone to finish the night.
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Little what-nots....................