Paros Dec. 2015

   It's the Christmas bazar, tree lighting weekend. Live jazz playing in the square in front of the Ekatontapiliani church. Santa has arrived as well as the mayor. My former physical therapist, looking good in a long black wool coat. People selling goodies, grilling skewers of meat. Ferry just arrived to add to the festive atmosphere. Now, it's -Jingle Bell Rock. Pianist just arrived accompanied by rotating kleig lights in color spashing stars around the walls and trees. 

    Tree lighting coming soon. Children dancing and singing. Also an adult chorus. 

   Went into to big church-Ekatontapiliani, the church of one hundred doors. The myth is that when the hundredth door is found, Istanbul will return to Constantinople. Nice thought for Greeks.

 Sat with friend Claire, we talked about what each of us knew about the church. It is very special. It's the only one with a white marble balustrade on the balcony. As I am very fond of marble, makes it even better. Lit a candle, as I always do, asking my mothers spirit to watch over her children. It's a lovely place to have a sit down. 

   Time to go, Christmas music is over and US music is now on at a high decibel. A good night.