Happy Birthday Kostas
He can finally be considered officially an OAP. 65. 6 years younger than me in case you're doing the maths.
The family travellers brought this huge banner with them.
In their suitcases. K was suitably impressed and we have only just taken it down although his birthday was a few weeks ago. It has been stored away till his next birthday.
And, yes, that's me on it too. A photo of us together at Xmas time.
Balls with lights for the garden.
Those clever kiwis had really thought about the birthday celebrations
And a string of light for around the terrace.
The line up for 'Strictly Maori Dancing'
Kiwi niece Julie on the left with kiwi s-in-law and 3 of my girls
They brought a dozen poi as well and had practiced a traditional Maori dance. Poi is a form of rhythmical dance and song performed by maori women from Aotearoa (New Zealand) using balls on the end of a rope.
These are the poi they brought with them. 12 of them!
Lots of fun. As it should be on a birthday.
Thanks for carrying all these and more through Singapore, Italy and finally onto Greece.
We were blown away by this final surprise
For once it wasn't all about food
But
In case you wondered we had my delicious mousaka and Ks roast lamb, pork, chicken and potatoes.
Congratulations K. I won't be an OAP until I am 66 in Ireland. Only five and half years to go.
ReplyDeleteYou're still a young un!
DeleteThat looks like fun. Twirl those balls, girls!
ReplyDeleteThey left all the poi behind so they'll be practicing for next year.
DeleteSo great to be there. Paul and Karen will be expecting to see a poi dance when they are over next year. Keep practicing. ❤️
DeleteAnd the food was of course, wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, of course, lots of it
DeleteWell done girls and the food sounds delicious, as always.
ReplyDeleteThe kiwi girls had done some practicing but the Greek girls did well
DeleteLooks like a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteDid those hard clacker balls ever become popular in NZ.
I think I do remember the clacker balls. Vaguely. Pois are fun
DeleteK looks like a man who's 'satisfied with life'. I'm sure we'd get on well.
ReplyDeleteA good yarn and a glass of wine make happy men.
DeleteWow! I love the girls with the poi. It's something I've never had a go with but my eldest daughter could twirl 2 in opposite directions with one hand.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter was very clever....skilled I should say. Lots of fun
DeleteXronia polla to K.
ReplyDeleteI saw that dancing on our trip to NZ many years ago now. I’d probably smack myself in the face if I tried lol
We've seen it too at tourist areas. I actually made some years and years ago for the girls when they dressed up as maoris for carnival
DeleteA good deal of family fun going on there. He is a youngster at a 6 year gap!
ReplyDeleteHe sure is a youngster. Gets older but never catches up to me!
DeleteMy man is nine years younger than me... what was he thinking!! The party looks wonderful and it must be lovely hearing kiwi voices.
ReplyDeleteThe age difference didn't used to show but now I've got so many damn wrinkles . At least his hair is going grey
DeleteXronia polla K - my neighbour in Piraeus had seen poi and decided to add it to her 'acrobat' skills. She twirls fire on the end of chains like long poi (and teaches if any of you want a few lessons ahead of the next visit).
ReplyDeleteTwirling fire would really impress. I remember the photos you posted, way back. She's good
DeleteYou all look to have had a wonderful family time! Have you come back to earth yet? X
ReplyDeleteJudy and Steve Hugs
ReplyDeleteStill watching their journey. They're cycling and cruising round Croatia.
DeleteIt was a short visit but full of action. Gradually winding down 😀
What great fun :)
ReplyDeleteIt was one of the best nights we had. But we had lots of awesome evenings ☺️
DeleteLooks like everyone is having great fun. 65 years old is definitely worth celebrating.
ReplyDeleteEvery birthday from now on 😅
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