Adventures in Skamnia
Trip Start
Aug 12, 2007
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Trip End
Sep 26, 2007
Skamnia, Lesvos,
Greece
Thursday, August 23, 2007
More adventures. We drove to Skamnia (total of 80km for the day)...around mountains on a dirt road the width of one car! We honk a lot! I get a shot of rescue remedy a few times for the parking, somehow, I always seem to park on a hill and freak until Sophie boosts my confidence and convinces me that I can make it out without crashing into the car in front of us. I park in peace, and come back to our car squished like a sardine box between 2 cars! I curse, take my rescue, and go...so far so good, can't wait for Daan to arrive and take over the driving, so I can appreciate the incredible scenery, we see Turkey, the sea, the breathtaking valleys, cattle, sheep...sometimes on the road. We've been transported to a world that is the same as it was 200 years ago. The buildings are endearing, the people warm and helpful. We feel so at home and welcomed.
We never found the remote spa we were in search of, but took a break at Skala Scamnia...I need an hour to read on the beach after a crazy drive! The children are catching on! They leave me be...sometimes after I have a meltdown...but they're getting better.
We had lunch at a restaurant called "under the tree"...litterally, under tree branches. We ate grilled octopus and calamari that had been fished that morning, the freshest we had ever tasted. We continued our journey onto Madamados which is known for their cheese nad pottery. We watched a potter make pottery, then parked and walked around the town. We stopped to have a frappe coffee in the middle of the tiny town (maybe 300 inhabitants). The police station was directly in front of the cafeneon, so there were 3 police officers having a coffee...they're pretty much paid to look good, 'cause they just sat and chatted with villagers...very pleasant.
Mack spent a day vomiting on Monday, Mia's day was Tuesday, all are well now. We're ready for more adventures, and can't wait to see daddy. Mia asks every day if daddy will come today.
Of course, the girls managed to find a shop where they bought yet another hairband! I bought them a Ravensburger puzzle for 7Euros... We find the prices here very reasonable.
Love to all,
Mylene, Mack, Katie, Mia and Sophie
Comments
Good times
ok. i finally figured out how to view your blog. this is very exciting. I loved reading all your entries...what a great idea!
I bet you're glad that you rented a car...good for you. Sounds like you're having a blast!!
We miss you tonnes!
ps-I sent a snapfish link to Daan so that he could see the engagement photos...would like me to send it to your greece e-mail address?
Bonjour à vous tous
Mylène
je te donne un résumé d'un film surles épouses de l'armée qui sera en salle pour les festivals des films du monde.J,irais sûrement le voir:
résumé du film :
Ce sont des civiles et pourtant l'armée dirige leur vie. En épousant un militaire, ces femmes ont hérité d'un mode de vie qu'elles n'avaient pas nécessairement choisi. Lorsque son mari a joint l'Air Force, la réalisatrice Claire Corriveau a ainsi découvert un monde singulier, entièrement subordonné aux besoins de l'armée, au détriment de la famille. Son premier film, Les épouses de l'armée, dessine un portrait percutant de l'existence difficile des conjointes de militaires. Isolées, souvent seules, soumises à des déménagements successifs, elles n'ont aucun contrôle sur leur vie. Malgré le courageux combat de la militante Lucie Laliberté, qui brava les menaces de l'establishment militaire durant les années 1980, les épouses sont toujours aussi vulnérables. Ce documentaire explosif rappelle qu'elles sont les premières victimes collatérale d'une armée qui, sans leurs sacrifices et leur travail dans l'ombre, ne pourrait pas maner à bien ses opérations. Une efficacité qu'elles paient chèrement.
2007, 52 min 02 s
Je te trouve pas mal bonne de conduire en Grèce, la vie paisible des petits vilages me fait rêver.Grosses bises à vous tous.
Moyxxx
hey you great adventurer
I'm glad to hear that you're all having soooo much fun!!!! A big kiss and hugs to all...Mac, Katie, Mia , Mylene and Sophie.
Keep on writing ...we love reading about it.
Rita xx
votre cousine
Salut la gang,
Je vous trouve sensationnels. Quel courage, rigueur, et persévérance. Je ne connaissais pas le travel pod c'est pour ça que je ne vous ai pas écrit plutôt. J'aime vous lire et vous suivre dans vos aventures. Profitez de votre voyage.
Bizous
Rosie
We're so happy for you!
Dear Mylene, Sophie, Mackenzie, Katie & Mia
Do not worry about anything, just enjoy your trip.
Your house is fine, your plants too? I keep hoping.
Sierra & Sawyer can't wait for you to return, they miss you lots.
Kisses & Hugs, we love you.
Malou & Antoine