Week 43 and 44 in Greece


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October 3rd 2009
Published: October 3rd 2009
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Week 43 and 44 in Greece. Mon 14th Sept Neighbour Kirio George wheeled his wheel barrow to Mama's with corn cobs and some melons for our chooks from his large vegetable garden. The corn cobs were stripped down and the actual corn kernels put out to dry for the chooks to eat at a later date. Mama started them and did 20 cobs before Michael and I did the rest. I got a blister on my right hand from... Read Full Entry



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Spiros and huge quinceSpiros and huge quince
Spiros and huge quince

Just naturally grown
Maria, Spiros' wifeMaria, Spiros' wife
Maria, Spiros' wife

Maria always makes us feel welcome.
Sow and Piglets Sow and Piglets
Sow and Piglets

At Spiros "farm" one sow had 14 piglets
Transporting Tyres SalonikaTransporting Tyres Salonika
Transporting Tyres Salonika

Guess this motor cyclist needed help to get them off
Mama with Stella and Ketty, Mama with Stella and Ketty,
Mama with Stella and Ketty,

These are some of Mama's long time friends.
Vicky,George,KettyVicky,George,Ketty
Vicky,George,Ketty

These good friends came for a goodbye dinner at Mama's
Nicholas ExpensiveNicholas Expensive
Nicholas Expensive

This sign is for Nicholas- Akribos means Expensive in Greece.
Octopus DryingOctopus Drying
Octopus Drying

On the island of Kythira
Bicycle PileBicycle Pile
Bicycle Pile

I think these bicycles were recycled, as pile gone a week later.
PomegranatesPomegranates
Pomegranates

The Pomegranates in ancient times were a symbol of fertility
Pomegranate OpenedPomegranate Opened
Pomegranate Opened

From Mama's garden
Yellow Banded SpiderYellow Banded Spider
Yellow Banded Spider

He has made his home in a blue barrel in the garden
Salonika from OTE TowerSalonika from OTE Tower
Salonika from OTE Tower

Great 360 degree view of Salonika
Michael at OTE Tower CafeMichael at OTE Tower Cafe
Michael at OTE Tower Cafe

The revolving cafe 4 story high with views of Salonika.
Fish anyone?Fish anyone?
Fish anyone?

Cooked on the grill for our final Sunday lunch in Greece
George and the grillGeorge and the grill
George and the grill

George loves cooking over the charcoal grill outdoors.
Aleka at Bus StopAleka at Bus Stop
Aleka at Bus Stop

Saying goodbye to Aleka before she caught the bus back to Salonika.
Michael and HamburgerMichael and Hamburger
Michael and Hamburger

Michael's first and probably last hamburger
Home in AustraliaHome in Australia
Home in Australia

Nicholas greets us at Melbourne Airport after our flight from Greece 29th Sept 2009



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