Today is our last day in Patra and I am going to miss it. I love Christina and Christos like family. They have been so hospitable and generous, opening their home to me, letting me camp out in the basement and including me in everything during this trip. I am so thankful for the weekend getaway they took us on to Zakynthos, I was able to unplug and relax a bit for the weekend since we have been on the go most of the time. I don't know how I could ever have the means to repay Christina and Christos for their generousity during this trip, it has been incredible and I am forever grateful.
George and I got to know eachother pretty well during our trip to Zakynthos since I was in his car whenever we would go anywhere. I had hung out with him in the states before, but now he lives in Greece so I had many questions about his life now, etc. We both baked in the sun together and had fun on the car rides. He made stops on the street for me to look at sandals, bought Tim a soccer team shirt and made me laugh the entire time. George is the mafiosa brother you always wanted, a talker and always knows "a guy" for whatever you need. Cheers George!
The entire Lichounas family has been so welcoming, sweet and again, generous. From family meals to gifts from Greece, they have welcomed me in like one of the family. Angeliki, Angela's Grandmother is not in the above photo, but I believe she derserves her own photo, she is 96 and was at the family meals at Maria and Christos house (Angela's Aunt and Uncle - Grandma lives with them). She has had a long life and I just loved looking at her thinking, what I am going to be like at 96? Incredible to see everyone all together.
I love you all and you will all be in my heart and mind with each day that passes. I will keep you all in my prayers and I know I will see you all again, so no good-byes, just farewell until next time...PS - Thank you Greece, I love you, I love your people, your food, your weather, your beaches, your language. I love that everyone here thought I was Greek and would speak to me in Greek and I would look at them with a blank stare and it was OK. I love being in a place where I look like the people, you made me feel at home as like Malta, I fit right in. I'll be back.
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This stateside girl says... when you get home, pack Tim's bag, put your stuff in storage and turn right back around. Your change of address cards can read, "Where the 'hellas' the Somera's?" It sounds like Greece suits you perfectly. And Tim... sun, tennis and water - he will be happy as a clam.
Hey there! Hope you're home safe and sound when you read this! Glad you had such a wonderful holiday, have enjoyed sharing it (enviously) with you!!! x
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