Marble Street in Ermoupolis

Marble Street in Ermoupolis, originally uploaded by jacqueline.fonte.

I find myself constantly, fondly reflecting back on my time spent in Ermoupolis.

It’s not much of a tourist destination. More like Greeks from the mainland vacation their in the summer.

The hike up the steep marble steps to the top of the town, past the dilapidated buildings, and hunched over old women up for their early morning prayers, it was worth it to see [...]

playgrounds

Are for adults, didn’t you know?

I have a strange fixation with playgrounds. They’re always so colorful, and I do love to take a ride on the swings.

You know, at amusement parks and fairs, how they always have rides that spin you around crazy-like? Those are my favorite.

When I was younger, some of my fondest memories were my father spinning my brothers and [...]