We had a night out with some of the family and all the grandkids. We took them down to the Navy beach taverna/canteen where we can all eat and drink at subsidised prices.
It was a most enjoyable evening. Naturally enough. All the 'kids' get on well and there's a lot of laughter. They're all on the island for the summer but it's difficult getting them together. Most have summer jobs. Luli is doing summer lessons to get ready for next years University exams.
The setting. Tables beside the sea with a view of the lights of Askeli Bay opposite
The group photo
The aftermath
We managed to chow through 40 kalamakia, chicken and pork on a skewer, a dozen kebabs (spicy mincemeat on a skewer) a couple of salads and lots of tzatziki and fried potatoes. Jamie is the tzatziki king, he always manages to finish one bowl of it on his own
The family
Dear Daughter Elli and me (or 'I')
Jamie, the Tzatziki King, with his Mum
In a squirmy moment......but he loves his Mum. Of course
Best friends
Cousins George and Luli
The oldest and the youngest
Kostas and one of my lovely sons-in-law Kyriakos
Poppi and sister Nels
They always have to pull a face
Even though I yell at them and tell them to 'Close your mouth for goodness sake!!!! The wind will change and you'll stay like that forever'.
So we were once told by our parents