“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

Many life experiences have led me to this place and time… join me as I spend a summer in a small village in Greece where generations of my family have lived and where I now hope to put down a few roots. Along my journey I will write letters to you to share my experiences and hopefully inspire you to create your own wherever you live or travel…

Cemetery Trek

On Saturday evenings, we trek through the olive groves to the cemetery behind the main church in Arfara. We light the lanterns and incense at Martha and Voula's graves and light candles for Irene and Theodora in the ossuary. On this trip we also lit a candle for my dear Gram.

Kolya headed to the church to decorate Martha's grave...

Kolya crossing himself in the Ossuary with Irene ...

Stavroula D. Kapralos ... Age 87 ... Death January 15, 2010

Voula's grave ...

Martha D. Kapralos ... Age 91 ... Death February 12, 2008

Martha's grave...

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I am a wife, mother and artist living in the Boston area. My adventurous spirit is taking me to a small village in Greece this summer to experience my heritage, a closer bond with my son, creative freedom and anything else that comes my way. Friends and family will join me along the way and I hope you’ll join me too through this blog…

Cemetery Trek

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