Friday 29 December 2017

Sunny Christmas Days in the Square

Christmas on the island is being celebrated every day in the main square with clowns and a carousel (merry-go-round), Santa Claus, presents, music and dancing


The high pitched voice of the clown on the microphone was irritating but the children ran free while we drank coffee. The entertainment crew from Athens included a snowman, a Santa Claus-ina (female santa), and an unfunny jester who organised games for the mob


Free rides on the round-about


                                            

A beautiful sunny day.  Perfect for coffee in the square for mothers with toddlers.  Those without young children chose a cafeteria as far away from the babble as possible




Our younger grandchildren were happy in the square and so were we.  Ouzo and a fishy meze.


The maker of almond cakes, a local speciality, takes a break outside his shop.  He has had a busy morning baking fresh cakes for the New Year's visitors.  Note, half the population was out in thick jackets and warm clothes, but many were in short sleeves.  We sat in the sun but soon got over heated and had the waiter put up the big umbrella.


No decorated boat in the square this year or even a tree decorated with Christmas lights.  We had a blow-up Christmas tree this year.  At least it is bright and cheerful


16 comments:

  1. There is nothing better than a community celebration.
    I bet those toddlers all slept well that night xx

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    1. They probably went home to have a nap and then came back in the evening to do it all again

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  2. That simple little meze demonstrates perfectly how sophisticated one can be, without being pretentious. I can picture myself there; Ouzo in hand!

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    1. You'd have enjoyed the sunshine and ouzo, but a little further from all that noise!

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  3. It all looks a long way from here.

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    1. The warmer climate makes for a very different lifestyle

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  4. I dream of a beautiful sunny day.

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    1. Just a few months away , unless you're planning on a visit to portugal

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  5. yes I admit I would find the clown's voice very distracting too but hopefully you still had a good day :-)

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    1. He had amicrophone of course and he his voice was sort of nasal, besides the ridiculous way he spoke to the young children

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  6. I don't like clowns because I was frightened by one in a circus as a child and this also made me afraid of father Christmas then.
    Your almond cake baker reminds me of a bread baker we had year ago in our neighbourhood here. He delivered warm bread early in the morning on his bicycle wearing candid white rousers, hat and only a vest all through winter and in minus degrees!

    Linda I want to wish you and family a Happy New Year may 2018 be a good year!
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. Rousers?? ...that was meant to be trousers
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    2. Maria thank you so much for your good wishes.
      I hope you are with those you love. May 2018 bring you good health and happiness.
      I love the picture of your baker. Even here the bakeries are slowly closing down and most of our bread comes fresh each day but by truck from a village across the waters.

      Happy new year!

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  7. Dare I ask what were the components of the fishy meze? Happy New Year!

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    1. Only tiny little fresh fried fish. with heads and tails but fried till crisp and eaten whole!

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    2. Elaine, a happy new year to you and all your family. May 2018 bring you joy and peace

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