'Teresa' means 'woman from Thera'
May 20th 2022 I have this sign on my study wall. Thus traveling to Santorini, originally called Thera, has been high on my bucket list. I blasted through the museum because they close at 3:30. I took lots of photos and will enjoy them when I get home. It was amazing to stand beside the real wall hanging or pithoi, rather than see copies in books or shops. I could touch the large pots on display (until the museu
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heather allisonhames
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white washed trees
Hi Teresa. Several reasons for whitewashing...often done with limewash by the way, but it is done to protect from weather extremes, pests and often to help young trees when the sun is on them all day long so it is reflected instead of absorbed (the sun). Am enjoying all your photos and stories.