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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Signs of Spring

Spring has officially begun and even if it arrived with cold temperatures and rain, it's a welcome sight after a long winter.  And, although the calendar tells us it's spring I still love to rely on nature's cues. I love all of the spring flowers and blossoming trees. I try to get outside as much as possible to take in the awakening of my surroundings. 

Here are a few photos that I've taken recently that capture some signs of spring...

Tiny daisies blanket the landscape at a park...

These are my zoumboulies. They smell amazing!

Almond blossoms 

Almond tree

 Apricot blossoms

And finally, my littlest blossom loves to pick spring flowers for me. 

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Happy Spring! 

Spectacular View on a Saturday Morning

Recently, I was on my way to the vet to have Gigi's hair cut when I had to stop and take some photos of our view. It was just about 9:00am on a Saturday morning. What's unique here is that the sun was shining so bright over parts  Mt. Olympus that we could actually see the contour of the mountains. Normally,  we can only see a silhouette. Just beautiful. 

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Last Day at the Beach

I believe we've spent our last our last day at the beach. Last Sunday the weather was absolutely beautiful so we took advantage of the opportunity to squeeze in another swim as well as quiet time exploring our nearly deserted beach. 

Seaside

A few photos I took on the way home from running errands the other day...

Mt. Olympus

Mt. Olympus is becoming visible daily again as the weather cools. We lose its view with the hot, hazy days of summer. 

Have a nice weekend! 

Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο!

! Buen fin de semana!

Early Summer...

Early summer images...

Silly smiles

Quiet beaches

My pink flowers

Sailboats full of swimmers

Pomegranate blossoms

Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January. 

~Hal Borland~ 

Beach in Spring...

There are days when we have time to kill and our favorite place to pass the time is the beach, no matter the season.  One afternoon we had about an hour to spare before it was time to pick Foti up from school, so the girls and I enjoyed some fresh air at a local beach. 

As we approached the beach we spotted a dog sleeping. At first we thought it was dead, as it's not uncommon to come across dead dogs here. I know it sounds grim, but it's reality.  This one woke up a few minutes later and we were relieved. He was extremely friendly and lovable. 

Exploring...

We saw some brave swimmers. The temperature this day was about 60 F/ 15.5 C...so not technically warm enough for most people to take a dip. I applaud this couple for their enthusiasm because I won't go in yet.

A strange find on the beach...

Alexandra fell and Izabella was taking photos...

and caught the moment when I went to help her up. She was using my camera, she's already great at photography, especially given she's only 7 yrs old. She won't be satisfied with a point & shoot, I'm afraid. 

Izabella posing on the life guard station. 

Alexandra loves the sand...just loves it. 

That's how we kill time. I love living near the sea. 

Have a nice week! 

A Man and Two Dogs

Yesterday, as we were out for a walk and I came across a man and two dogs. As he gazed into the sea through his binoculars they sat quietly with him. Although they appeared to be loyal, I'm not quite sure that they belonged to him as they spent a lot of time wandering and then near us. Nevertheless, they were lovable.

The average dog is a  nicer person than the average person. 

~ Andy Rooney

Two days of Random Photos

This post has been inspired by a childhood friend of mine. I was lucky enough to talk to her for the first time in probably 5 years earlier tonight. She had mentioned how exciting and interesting my life seems. I thanked her and thought, yes...my life is a little less ordinary...I suppose. At least it's nothing like the life that I left behind, the life that everyone back home is so familiar with. I've left the cul-de-sac of my childhood and now I live at the end of a dirt road with a view of the Aegean Sea and Mt. Olympus. As a child, I wouldn't have imagined I'd end up living in Greece or even in Europe, for that matter.  So, after I finished my conversation with her I started to upload photos that were taken within the last two days. Here are some random photos that I've chosen to share with everyone. This is what I see, what I've done or where I've been...this is part of my everyday life. It's interesting to others and I realize that I'm fortunate. Thank you for the inspiration Lisa. 

A boat full of men dressed in camouflage.

Alexandra & Foti posing at the base of a tower.

Kosta, Foti & Izabella

Boats docked at the marina.

Izabella posing for the camera.

An outdoor cafe, empty because it was extremely windy.

Alexandra having fun at a playground.

The front of a taverna.

Myself with Alexandra

The sunset- from our balcony  on Wednesday night.

Mt. Olympus- from our balcony at sunset on Wednesday night. 

A herd of sheep passes in front of our house early Thursday morning.  

Have a nice weekend...

Seaside in Autumn...

On Tuesday,  the winds changed and made a mess of everything. Signs of winter are present. I was the only one on the beach and  loved it. I love listening to the sound of the waves and the wind blowing in my hair. I was wearing sandals.

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On Wednesday, the winds ceased and granted us a beautiful silhouette of Mount Olympus. The sun was shining and the air crisp. I had to wear socks out of the house for the first time since spring. Last night, we fired up the furnace.  I love autumn.

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