środa, 25 grudnia 2013

my first X-mas in Crete part 1: PANTA REI

 
Christmas Eve:
When it is not possible to spend that time with a family, 
it is good then to be surrounded by kind and sincere people. 
We haven't chosen our relatives, but we do choose people we wanna share meal with. 
What i realized is 
how important above other things 
is to be funny, open-hearted and easy going
For such a person one can always find place 
or even two available places at the table, as it occurred yesterday :)
I had a great evening in international company. 
And it doesn't matter sometimes we lost between words.
The only expectation was to enjoy meal and wine 
and it was the best.
 I guess, it was also the noisiest table squad in the village.

It just remind me something:
Years ago friend of mine was sent to meet relatives living in Wienna. 
The guy was young and shy and had problems with German language with Austrian specific accent. His father gave him advice:
"Son, be kind and smile. Even when you don't understand, smile. 
They can always say: Well, he's pretty dumb, but at least he's nice..."
The boy passed away long time ago, but those words stayed secure in my memory. 
Because in the end, when everything flows, what stays? What matters?

Not the presents and for sure not the tons of food, 
which "go with the flow" the fastest.

Today with the storm started very fast, 
water got high in a blink of an eye, 
just little streams everywhere and wall of water

as old Heraclitus said once: Everything flows

refreshing intensive shower
...and clear blue sky appeared again
very fast
They say that everything changes and the only thing you can be sure about, 
is that it will change. The life here teaches me this almost everyday.
Πάντα ῥεῖ (panta rhei): everything flows.

niedziela, 15 grudnia 2013

Captivating emptiness

Triopetra in December

Triopetra Labirynt
Triopetra Labirynth
Agios Pavlos overview

gone with The WIND

Agia Galini, Crete, december wind
Agia Galini, Crete, december wind
Agia Galini, Crete, december wind
Agia Galini, Crete, december wind
Agia Galini, Crete, december wind

sobota, 14 grudnia 2013

Just bunch of winter inspirations...

....how to take it easy and relax
..how to make homemade gifts: http://www.soulmadeshop.com/
....how to decorate table.
....how to wish X-mas wishes :)
....how to exercise hand&eye
...how to avoid crazyness

...how to enjoy the lunch
....how to deal with lack of ice and no ice-skating.
...how to enjoy mild climate of Crete

....how to take initiative with friends.

not only cats..

Crete Cycling, on the road, 2012
Crete, spring 2012
January 2013

Crete, 2013
Crete, 2013

Eternal charm of olive groves


Crete Cycling, Mesara

Three magic liquids, the most important in Crete

Raki, Olive Oil, Wine