That One Cousin
We all have "that one cousin." Okay, if you are Southern, you probably have several of "that one cousin," but we all have them. That...
Rocks
We are at the sea. The Aegean stretched before us. There is a speck on the far horizon- the town of Halkidi, south of Thessaloniki where...
Down By the Sea
We left the quiet village of Makrinitsa for the seaside town of Peraia. located South of Thessaloniki. Peraia is home to hardy locals,...
Hometowns
Today was bitter sweet. Two days after the horrific and senseless shooting in my hometown of Orlando, Florida, I stand in another...
Popotex
My Cousin Demi has a saying "Be Free." This phrase has different meanings. For young people being free means living on their own. For...
Makrinitsa Mafia
There is an old woman that sits in front of her store/restaurant on the footpath into Makrinitsa. I should tell you that you cannot drive...
When a Snorkel is Really a Straw
We are trying to get to the village of Afissos. After some misadventures, we finally make it to the village turn off. Afissos is a small,...
We're Not Ones to Go 'Round Spreading Rumors
Across the broken parking lot, reside two women, separated by a wrought iron balcony, and a 6 story drop-off. At night, they stand on...