food
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The Oil of the Gods, liquid gold.
I was recently invited to help my friend Clare harvest her olives. Clare has a lovely farmhouse near Knossos with 56 olive trees on her property. I was so excited to be invited and experience this special Greek tradition. Since… Continue reading
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Putting myself out there
One of the challenges I knew we would have with the move is I am a very social person. We are leaving behind family and friends and a neighborhood that feels like family. I always had something to do in… Continue reading
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Now we’re getting somewhere!
Yesterday was a huge day for getting things accomplished! My friends have taught me instead of asking “How are you doing?” because this can always be brushed off with a “fine”. We ask “what’s your number? 1-10” like, “rate you… Continue reading
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Siga, Siga- Slowly, Slowly
The Greeks have a saying Siga, Siga- it means Slowly, Slowly. You’ll hear this a lot in Greece. “Slow down”, “have patience”, or just “things take time here”. For someone who doesn’t have the most patience, this is a challenge,… Continue reading
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Food, Food, Food!
Let’s talk about the food on Crete. As you might know, the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Fresh fish, flavorful fruits, vegetables, and herbs are the secret to amazing food. I thought I hated tomatoes- little did I… Continue reading
Journey To Crete 