Activities on Sifnos As I mentioned before during our telephone conversation, Sifnos is a great island with hiking activities. I found a website with a list of activities you can do with Nano. They have organized hiking trails that bring you all the way to the Monastery, and you can visit the church and catacombs how cool is that??? The capital Apollonia is at 10 km from where you are staying. They also have dancing lessons and cooking lessons Apollonia is the center of the island and every road brings you there. It's fantastic. There are many churches and olive trees everywhere. It is also known for its fine cuisine.
here is the link: http://www.thesaurus.gr/tours_sifnos.htm
You must check it out. Some of the beautiful aspects of Sifnos are the roads in the capital Apollonia and the tombs in the middle of the streets. The narrow streets that fit 2 people etc they are also known for their pottery and “artisanat”. You’ll have so much to do in one week that your uncle will never see you guys. The beach at Plati Gialos is the longest in the Cyclades islands and the most popular with tons of activities snorkling... (There are caves and underwater passageways to explore,). There are mini-markets, tavernas and pubs. Historic sites: get yourself maps that clearly show the sites of ancient landmarks. Take advantage of your vacation to discover the beauty of the island. I read you can rent a bicycle, inquire about that. I read it is possible to rent a bike. Ask your uncle. I hope these ideas help you a little. Have a great week in Sifnos. I would like the name of your aunt’s hotel so I can look it up. Don't forget to take lots of pictures and post them for me to see. Apollonia pictures and other stuff too. Also pictures of your uncle and aunt and historic sites. I thought of stuff you can get me. Look if they sell fans (éventails) a big one and small (that fit in my purse) a scarf, pottery, books, mug, bling bling, bracelets or whatever fancies you... Also a plate you can hang for my mom. t-shirt for Nani (Medium). If possible, a nice summer dress for Fabiola size 6, hat or shirt same for Yuri, because he will share the toys with Adriano. My cousin Pina, something tacky she will have a good laugh... like a key-chain or something. OREGANO if possible. I wish I was there, the island you are on is incredible, it retained its authentic Greek culture and look. I think you will enjoy it thoroughly, I know I would...
As for me, I can't really concentrate today, I don,t feel like it at all. I have been looking at Sifnos all morning wishing I was there...
Let's communicate through your blogs send me pictures and news... for personnal stuff, send me an email... remember prepare everything on your pc first... it will cost less...
Have fun!
L.
Back to Sifnos
So I guess you are going back to Sifnos with your uncle and Adriano. That makes me very happy because Adriano looked very happy there. Was your uncle happy to see you? I”ll bet he was!!! Tell them “Hyerete!”
Where is his hotel located exactly? I want to looki it up on the map of the island...
We had a good week. We are back home, the kids are excited yet disorganized, we must get back in the swing of things. My mom is varnishing her floors, the man came today he will be finished tomorrow. Monday the painter is going to paint all the bedrooms upstairs. Meanwhile, they are staying home with us. The children are very happy because they get to sleep in the same bedroom: Yuri in Adriano’s bed; Fabiola in Yuri’s bed; Nani in Fabiola’s bed and my mom and I, in my bed.
The kids are having a great time, Yuri changed class, he is now in Jennifer’s class. He is much calmer, his new teacher’s name is Isabelle. She seems very nice. She likes to talk to us about our children. I like that. I am glad he changed, Yuri needed to get out of that toddler's class. The other day, all three kids were playing together in Jennifer's class (Fabi, Yuri and Olivier). Isabelle says that Yuri is a very independent boy who likes to play, play, play and eat, eat, eat . Tomorrow is "toy day", he’ll have to bring something to school. I can’t wait to see what he’ll choose. As for Fabi, she is just adorable. Tomorrow is swimming pool day. Today, after school, she was having trouble with her seatbelt, I encouraged her lovingly and she succeeded through tears and pain. It was a great victory for her. She also picked up all her toys (sobbing, she hates picking up after herself). Also, she put on her wedding dress again Yuri’s expression of the day is: two cars, two buses, two shoes you guessed it, he assimilated the concept of the number 2!!! And now we have two of everything. He assimilated the concept of the colour purple... Good that makes two concept... Yeah! Fabiola is more and more independent. SHe goes downstairs on her own and paints, plays and calls her brother to play. He follows her without asking any questions... and they fight and make up and play and fight... routine...
As for me, I am doing fine. I learned something new today. Pou thathelate naphate kati? Then xero! Pou thatthelate naphate? To spiti mou? Ego ohi, thaithela naphao sto isteriatorio. Pou? To isteriatorio Vichi sto I ileoforus st-martin. Thathelate nepiate kati? Ne, ligi birra, parakalo! As you can see, I have entire conversations with myself.. I am pretty darn good (in my head) Imme poly kala hahaha And to think it took three weeks to learn 4 little sentences Going for walks on a daily basis at work. I enjoy them. I love walking downtown. Ego naphao sto Harveys it was very good. Did you know you can have a salad now with the hamburger? Great news Please keep writing your blogs. I look forward to them. they make me very happy. Don’t forget to load some pictures of you guys. Say hello to Olga and your mom and all your relatives L.
Nice Pics! Nice pictures! Nano looks so good and healthy. I see he is having a good time with your family. Your aunt Thalia is looking very good. Actually, do you notice the resemblance between Adriano and Tia Thalia? Incredible, now I know where he got those features I googled pictures of Sifnos, it’s a beautiful island. Maybe next time it will be my turn to go to Greece hmmm .
Things here are going well. Fabiola spent the evening at Zeus’ house to play with Olivier. She will be back tonight. Her latest expression: “Mom, Yuri is so hyper!” Yuri’s latest craze: the “rain shower”. He loves that showerhead and yesterday, he stayed in there for 45 minutes. My mom has a great time watching him play because he lies down on his stomach and lets the “rain” fall all over him. As for me, I am out of my element, came to work with my p-jay t-shirt and had to buy a new shirt at lunchtime. Today, I came with my slippers I wonder what will happen tomorrow. I don’t want to know.
And I learned something new today: Thaithela naphao kati! Pou ine sto estiratorio? Ine etho! Ohi, ine eki! Thathelate naphate kati? Thaithela ligi birra parakalo! I forget how to say drink... It took me three days to pronounce theithela... thathelate... ooff...
Why don’t you buy a bouzouki and bring it home, Adriano will start his guitar lessons soon and he’ll be able to play the instrument.
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I am testing your blog. Created an account called "Leeza" so my comments can appear automatically.
AND for the third time, here is my comment. It's a good thing I wrote it in Word... hahha
I am glad you are having a good time with your family. Fabiola and Yuri are doing fine. Yuri is teething and eating a little less (double portions instead of triple), his diarrhoea subsided and he is happy again. I prepared seafood sauce with tomatoes for your Dad and brought it over yesterday night. We ate together; he had two full plates of pasta and Theo half a portion! Your dad was happy, he liked it very much. We then had our short Greek lesson. I learn how to say: “Alla tho spiti mou” that is what I wanted to tell your aunt on the phone! I also learned “Tha Pao” I think, we spoke about you going to Greece “like a burglar” and had a good laugh at your ambush! At Nonna’s house, the kids took a “rain shower” (the huge circular showerhead in Nonna’s bathroom) and went to bed. Fabiola is adorable, she is maturing rapidly, and her expressions are funnier everyday, as she tries to speak and act like a “bid gurrl”. “I washed my hands Mommy; I buckled my seatbelt Mommy; I dressed by myself Mommy: Mommy, you are so funny; Mommy, those are not the words to my song, you are so silly!” Yuri now says “Policar” instead of “Beebah” and finally singled out "yellow" from other colors. The traffic started again in Montreal and the weather is cooling down. As for me, I am doing fine, thank you for asking, I am staying over at my mom’s house for a couple of days. I too needed a vacation!
Enjoying your blogs, would like more details on Adriano’s whereabouts and reactions Did he like the Parthenon? Did he ask a lot of questions? Is he having fun? Where did he get the cigarettes? You know, I knew he was going to pull a stunt like that hahaha. If possible, paste pictures of him on your blog. Ta Ta! Leeza
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Activities on Sifnos
As I mentioned before during our telephone conversation, Sifnos is a great island with hiking activities. I found a website with a list of activities you can do with Nano. They have organized hiking trails that bring you all the way to the Monastery, and you can visit the church and catacombs how cool is that??? The capital Apollonia is at 10 km from where you are staying. They also have dancing lessons and cooking lessons Apollonia is the center of the island and every road brings you there. It's fantastic. There are many churches and olive trees everywhere. It is also known for its fine cuisine. here is the link: http://www.thesaurus.gr/tours_sifnos.htm You must check it out. Some of the beautiful aspects of Sifnos are the roads in the capital Apollonia and the tombs in the middle of the streets. The narrow streets that fit 2 people etc they are also known for their pottery and “artisanat”. You’ll have so much to do in one week that your uncle will never see you guys. The beach at Plati Gialos is the longest in the Cyclades islands and the most popular with tons of activities snorkling... (There are caves and underwater passageways to explore,). There are mini-markets, tavernas and pubs. Historic sites: get yourself maps that clearly show the sites of ancient landmarks. Take advantage of your vacation to discover the beauty of the island. I read you can rent a bicycle, inquire about that. I read it is possible to rent a bike. Ask your uncle. I hope these ideas help you a little. Have a great week in Sifnos. I would like the name of your aunt’s hotel so I can look it up. Don't forget to take lots of pictures and post them for me to see. Apollonia pictures and other stuff too. Also pictures of your uncle and aunt and historic sites. I thought of stuff you can get me. Look if they sell fans (éventails) a big one and small (that fit in my purse) a scarf, pottery, books, mug, bling bling, bracelets or whatever fancies you... Also a plate you can hang for my mom. t-shirt for Nani (Medium). If possible, a nice summer dress for Fabiola size 6, hat or shirt same for Yuri, because he will share the toys with Adriano. My cousin Pina, something tacky she will have a good laugh... like a key-chain or something. OREGANO if possible. I wish I was there, the island you are on is incredible, it retained its authentic Greek culture and look. I think you will enjoy it thoroughly, I know I would... As for me, I can't really concentrate today, I don,t feel like it at all. I have been looking at Sifnos all morning wishing I was there... Let's communicate through your blogs send me pictures and news... for personnal stuff, send me an email... remember prepare everything on your pc first... it will cost less... Have fun! L.