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January 26th 2012
Published: January 26th 2012
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6th Jan Today is the Blessing of the Waters and we went down to Perea Pier around 10.15am to witness the church officials and priest going through the ceremony. The cross is thrown into the sea and the young men swim towards it and try to find it. Who ever finds it first, can feel very proud. We bought some decadent “pastas” or little cakes to celebrate our 35th Wedding anniversary today. We... Read Full Entry



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Ute load of SnowUte load of Snow
Ute load of Snow
Snow has fallen and filled the back of his ute.
Heading to Village near FlorinaHeading to Village near Florina
Heading to Village near Florina
The council keeps the roads cleared of snow
Florina Railway StationFlorina Railway Station
Florina Railway Station
The tracks are covered in snow with only the platforms recognisable
Florina Railway StationFlorina Railway Station
Florina Railway Station
Although no longer operational, it is a lovely building
Old shop, FlorinaOld shop, Florina
Old shop, Florina
Two old brothers run this shop in Florina
Snow covered Car, FlorinaSnow covered Car, Florina
Snow covered Car, Florina
I thought it looked like a skunk, with the snow and black plastic covering
Gwen's name in snow. FlorinaGwen's name in snow. Florina
Gwen's name in snow. Florina
First time I have written my name in the snow
Chooks in the snowChooks in the snow
Chooks in the snow
Foraging in the snow, close to the outskirts of Florina
Snow covered steps FlorinaSnow covered steps Florina
Snow covered steps Florina
The steps lead down to the river in Florina
Anyone for a seat?Anyone for a seat?
Anyone for a seat?
Different chairs covered in snow in Florina
Icicles on hewn stone house, FlorinaIcicles on hewn stone house, Florina
Icicles on hewn stone house, Florina
Broken branch, FlorinaBroken branch, Florina
Broken branch, Florina
The weight of the snow causes the branches to break
Icicles on the school buildingIcicles on the school building
Icicles on the school building
Chipping ice, FlorinaChipping ice, Florina
Chipping ice, Florina
These two older men were chipping the ice from the pavement in front of their business
Yiro meal , FlorinaYiro meal , Florina
Yiro meal , Florina
Yiro, Greek Salad, chips and wine. Delicious
Geese at night, FlorinaGeese at night, Florina
Geese at night, Florina
Plastic snow shovelsPlastic snow shovels
Plastic snow shovels
Very handy and light for removing the snow
Michael's Birthday CakeMichael's Birthday Cake
Michael's Birthday Cake
Carrot and Walnut cake-yummy
Michael and friend SpirosMichael and friend Spiros
Michael and friend Spiros
Maritsa, Spiros' wife had made 7 different dishes for us to enjoy
PolyerosPolyeros
Polyeros
Showing the old and new buildings side by side in Polyeros
Lace edged curtain Polyeros shopLace edged curtain Polyeros shop
Lace edged curtain Polyeros shop



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