Pinky

She's just over a year old now and we've slowly started to let her explore the outdoors. Her favorite thing to do is to sit on the roof, and I have to admit that I can't blame her. There's a lot to see from up there. 

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"The reason cats climb is so that they can look down on almost every other animal...it's also the reason they hate birds."

 ~ KC Buffington

Mediterranean Blue

Along the road - Sithonia, Halkidiki 

Summer is here and we're thoroughly enjoying the beauty of Greece. Here are a few shots from our recent adventures.  

Akti Koviou- Sithonia, Halkidiki

                                                                     

                                           

Poolside at Hotel Makednos

                                                      

Porto Koufo-  Sithonia, Halkidiki

Porto Koufo- Sithonia, Halkidiki

Sithonia, Halkidiki

Akti Koviou- Sithonia, Halkidiki

Spring Flowers

This is just a sample of the beautiful blossoms & flowers that I'm enjoying this spring. Which is, as most of  you know, 

my favorite season. 

Delicate

Black Kitten

 An adorable black kitten that lives with local fishermen. Cute! 

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"A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere." 

~ Groucho Marx~ 

Mt. Olympus at Sunset

Now that the weather has started to improve, I'm taking more walks along the sea. For as long as I've been here I still can't get enough of the sunsets that we have in Greece. Now, my children are in love with sunsets too. If I'm busy and there's a gorgeous sunset, Izabella will make me stop what I'm doing and join her on the balcony to stand together in silence as we take photos and witness the magical colors as they disappear beyond Mt. Olympus. 

From the Passenger Seat...

"What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce."

~ Karl Lagerfeld ~ 

When I'm a passenger, I'm usually quiet and I keep busy.  My camera is always on my lap. I captured this beautiful moment while riding along the seafront in Thessaloniki. 

Bird & Clouds

Look up, take a deep breath and never stop dreaming. 

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Curious Kittens

Our neighbor's cat recently had kittens and as you might imagine, the kids love to spend time with them. Here are a few cute shots of an evening with the kittens as they begin explore the world around them. 

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August Sunset

 

The winds have changed and the temperature is bearable which means that summer is coming to a close. Although, I refuse to admit that it's  almost over because I don't think I've had enough. It's never enough.  I hear friends and neighbors wishing one another "Καλό φθινόπωρο" (Good Autumn) and I refuse to accept that another beautiful summer is near its end. I took this photo just a  little over one week ago and it was comfortable to be sitting on the beach after the sun had set. As much as I love autumn, I'm hoping for another short heat wave. 

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Old Building

Looking up when I spend time in the city is always intriguing. 

Pella

This summer has been so beautiful and memorable. Having a friend visit from home has given me the chance to share what I love most about living in Greece and also, the chance to explore places I've never been to. One of those places I'd never been to before this summer is Pella. This is a photo that I took as the sun was setting beyond Pella. There's a little lens flare here,  but this is one of my favorite photos from our evening at Pella... it reminds me of how magical the site is.