2004!!!!! Unforgettable....Hooligans not required

In no time at all the sounds of home are replaced by the orchestra of Greece. The white noise of cicada’s that suddenly stop……and then start . The Cockerel crowing at first light and braying of a donkey. The whining of scooters going up and down the hill to the village with the occasional screech of brakes on the bend we all know so well. The church bells ringing out in celebration of birth, death and marriage. The horns honking as the procession of cars climb up to the village for a wedding. The cackling of birds, dogs barking and cats miaowing. The Greek voices talking when it sounds like shouting and if we’re lucky Greek music and singing.

But nothing quite prepares you for the noise and sheer excitement of a whole village celebrating winning the European Cup. Up and down the hill, round and round the bay, blowing horns, hooters sounding, singing, cheering and Maria Headmistress of the Primary school standing up in the back of the car screaming her head off like crazy. Well you've got to let your hair down sometime. The party and celebrations went on all night. 2004 a memorable occasion. Not a hooligan in sight .

It isn’t noisy, loud or brash it’s awesome and you never feel alone. I love it

 

What will a selfie look like in another 100 years or more?

Every morning as I sit on my balcony and look up at the castle of Kefalos I see people standing on the edge of the ruins surveying the bay of Kamari and far out across the plain to the Dikaios  mountains and beyond just as they must have done throughout ancient times. They stand there in their shorts and t-shirts gazing out for the sheer fun of it, taking photos and selfies and you can’t help wonder at the innocence of such behaviour and yet give a moments thought to all the times through the ages others have stood in that same place. I imagine Knights of St John, Romans, Ottomans, Greeks, Italians, Germans among so many all standing and looking out for so many different reasons. I wonder how many people throughout history have also had the time just to enjoy and take pleasure in the view. A great place to soak up history and stand in the feet of others. What will a selfie look like in another 100 years or more?