Friday, April 3, 2015

Back to the Roots - Crete 1 of 4 Posts (click on picture for enlargement)

Securing the car in Thessaloniki!


Mothballs and pointed sticks - effective CAT PROTECTION!



The quilt shop below Tom's apartment in Thessaloniki



Quality German quilting threads from Gütermann



Any cat would think twice 
before doing his business in this plot!

Roasted nuts on the streets of Thessaloniki

Preparing for Greek national holiday celebration 
at an ancient church in Thessaloniki




Ancient catacombs below a chapel in Thessaloniki
where quite possibly the Thessalonian church 
met for worship





Jesus lovingly holding the head of
John the Baptist






Ancient baptismal tank



French style Greek café in Thessaloniki



Enjoying breakfast before heading to the airport
for the flight to Crete







Greek version of the mighty village Oak 
or Dorflinde - a magnificent sycamore tree


Leaving rain-soaked Thessaloniki


Tree in the middle of the road in the village
of Armeni, where Grampy's cousin lived


Enjoying a welcoming fire in Kitty's kitchen 
on our first evening in Kritsa, Crete.

Kitty's very own orange tree with the last of 
last season's production

Enjoying breakfast before getting to work on 
our first day in Kritsa