finally some friends

weve been here for more than a year and a half now.. weve met a few folks here and there.. three english teachers, one couple of church-goers, a couple of cafe owners, several coworkers of ph, a student, a graphic designer, and since 5 months, some mommies.. i like several of these mamas, but a small few are starting to separate from the crowd. first, and the reason i'm posting this at all, is carole and her daughter lily (who is 15 months, and is lucas' older woman who has recently started trying to smooch him, (or rather,, SNOG him -thats british for kissing, since carole is from london, i'm learning some great new vocab))

this past monday was "kathari deftera" called 'clean monday', which is the first day of greek lent (40 days of fish, pickles, and halva.. thanks gerry for this tidbit!) so carole and giorgos & lily all came over for an afternoon coffee, after they were finished with the family stuffs, but before "crazy aunty ketty" visit. (crazy auntie ketty seems to think that lily is a boy and so keeps indirectly giving lucas new clothes.. hehe)

we had a great time hanging out.,. right interesting folk.. we juggled and drank coffee, and played with the kids, we even played a game of "indoor basketball" - i love that game.. it takes forever to get to know someone, and 5 months isnt long, but judging good vibes, and common interests and so called "values" goes a long way toward that end. this monday was really just so nice hanging out with people we think are cool.

secondly is amy, shes great - she's an antique furniture refinisher, dumpster diver, and home maker-decorater.. a real mensch.

okay i'll quit gushing. for now.