Been a while since my last post. Was very lucky to have been able to use Annie's computer while staying with her. Bit trickier when using Internet cafes. We left Orne last Thursday for Stalos, & I was able to buy my ticket to Santorini at Rethymnon, as well as checking out the market there. On the way to Kalives, where we had a lovely lunch by the sea, I was pleased to find the elusive taverna where Antoni took Judith & I in 2003. There was an emotional welcome from Adoni when we finally arrived here,
& as usual he overwhelmed Annie & David with his hospitality - coffee & cakes until they were coming out of our ears! My fridge was also full of the usual goodies.
This is the contents of just one of the boxes! The flag raising in Chania was almost a washout with the heavy rain, but I did catch up with the British Vets. Antoni has planted a tree for Kath, as Paul wanted him to, & now he's busy designing a plaque for it.
Yesterday marked 12 months since Kath died on Crete, & it was an emotional time for both Adoni & I. He arranged for me to go with him to the small monastery nearby for morning mass in memory of Kath. It was a wonderful experience being in the place that Kath had visited in 2003, & hearing the nuns singing the service. It was a healing process for both of us. The pic is of the monastery in 2003.
Tomorrow I'm catching the 5-30 am bus to Iraklion, a journey of almost 3 hours, before taking the fast boat to Santorini. More soon.
& as usual he overwhelmed Annie & David with his hospitality - coffee & cakes until they were coming out of our ears! My fridge was also full of the usual goodies. 
This is the contents of just one of the boxes! The flag raising in Chania was almost a washout with the heavy rain, but I did catch up with the British Vets. Antoni has planted a tree for Kath, as Paul wanted him to, & now he's busy designing a plaque for it. 
Yesterday marked 12 months since Kath died on Crete, & it was an emotional time for both Adoni & I. He arranged for me to go with him to the small monastery nearby for morning mass in memory of Kath. It was a wonderful experience being in the place that Kath had visited in 2003, & hearing the nuns singing the service. It was a healing process for both of us. The pic is of the monastery in 2003. 
Tomorrow I'm catching the 5-30 am bus to Iraklion, a journey of almost 3 hours, before taking the fast boat to Santorini. More soon.
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