We met a few groups of people we'd seen at various sights earlier in the week, and it was nice to hang out with them, dance with the boat DJ who started playing Bollywood songs, and play cards when the sea journey got monotonous. I could stare at waves all day, but perhaps that's not for everybody?
Our very final stop on the tour was the Greek Orthodox church of St. Nektarios, which was built in 1993. I scoff at the 20th century anyway and when the guide said sick people from all over the world come there, my horrified sister made eye contact with me and mouthed "Let's leave," so we did. Not a very inspiring last stop, but we were requited with an absolutely amazing sunset and a beautiful full-moon-rise over the water on our way back.
Pic: We started the day with a squabble, but please don't misread our grumpy faces and fist-bump which was to show off our matching bracelets.
11 comments:
I love a ferry ride! This sounds so great, I have never been to those islands. I love pistachios too, so this is a perfect sounding day.
I love a boat ride, too. I often think about those cruises that are completely at sea the whole time, no ports, just to take the boat to another place. I'd do that!
And you girls stop fighting! LOL
I can see wanting to avoid a church full of sick people. Kind of like a pediatrician's waiting room, but optional.
What strikes me in this post is the mention of a squabble. I haven't really figured out how to have conflict with my siblings yet and not have it completely derail a day (or months to be honest when the squabble is with one of my older brothers). My little sister and I are close to being able to squabble/get a little pissy with each other and recover, though. Being able to squabble and recover = "tell me you have a healthy relationship with your sibling without telling me you have a healthy relationship with your sibling." I'm from a family of 5 and some of the relationships are quite, um, fraught!
Donkeys and mules and NO PHOTOS. You are letting me down, Maya.
Nicole, I wish I could send you some of those pistachios! They're tinier than the one we usually get here and the lemon makes them so piquant.
I can totally see you on one of those voyages, Nance. (Ok, ok we'll behave!)
Yep, not a big selling point :)
Families can be so difficult... We've witnessed a lot of drama in our extended family. My mother is part of a five-sibling group and for *years* they were split 3-2 over property issues. Now everyone is in their 60s and 70s and are so kind and caring to each other.
My sister and I were held up as models for not fighting when we were younger. She looked up to me so much, there was never any conflict :). I think as we got older we just swept a lot of stuff under the proverbial rug. We get so little time with each other (she lives in Bangalore) that it doesn't seem worth it to dwell on small things.
Oh Engie! I shall fix this by sending some to your email tomorrow. Also, I can't tell them apart, so it's possible that they're all donkeys or all mules. Please educate me.
Funny
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