How can a Monday in Crete get any better? The weather was warm with a
slight breeze and three new friends drove along, experiencing a new adventure.
The day included visiting with a tailor of Greek men’s traditional costumes and
his father. The tailor showed us how to wrap a scarf around Perry’s head to
make him Greek. Down the road from the tailor shop was another village. Yes, a
store going out of business had a 50%-off sale on jewelry and accessories. (Betty
took a long look in that store.) Down the road further was a monastery that was
a true treasure. The complex included a large museum of church and local
artifacts. The number of historical icons on display was breathtaking. The
complex included a nunnery, a very old beautiful church, a gift store, a
hospital, a home for aging nuns, and an orphanage for about 60 children. And
yes, further down the road was our original destination, the ancient ruins of
Festos. We were able to wander around in such an amazing piece of history.
The students at school continue to make us laugh as they enjoy being
kids. It seems their opportunity to speak English with English-speaking
strangers is not really difficult but very welcomed and getting easier even
within the few days we have been part of their lives. Tonight as we were
leaving, one girl called out, “Tootles.”
Message of the Day: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but
the lighting of a fire.” - William Butler Yates
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