Month: August 2024

Miscellaneous

"Daddy, I heard some other Americans today," Ailyn said a few days ago. "Oh, that's nice – did you say hi?" "No! I don't want

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Drama

Just when it seemed like we made it through the craziness of a Blue Star ferry boarding on Patmos – the mass of people pushing

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Soak Up The Sun

For every Alpha there must be an Omega. Today we woke to our last day in Patmos and as far as Sennen is concerned, apropos

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Spiritual Assumptions

Just as Theologia said, the church bells all over the island rang in unison in the early morning. Today begins The Dormition of the Mother

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The Changing Landscape Of Patmos

The landscape of southern Patmos is confusing. In the small valley surrounding Grikos Beach there are smatterings of unfinished construction, new construction and abandoned hotels.

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Winter Work

Mohammad already knew the spots on the right side and back of the house that needed paint repair. Houses in Patmos aren't just painted, but

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Sitting It Out

From 6 to 8pm, Skala was a sea of people. A few locals, some island visitors and a LOT of cruise passengers. Just trying to

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Early To Rise

When the sun rose on a college all-nighter, you had a choice: get some rest or make a great start of the day, using those

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Just The Three Of Us

A little less than two years ago, I had wanted to have the kids with me in Patmos for the second half of summer because

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