Hi from Crete!
Yesterday Tyler, Chen and I took a 6-hour boat ride from Piraeus (the port near Athens) to Hania, Crete. Crete is Greece's biggest island, way down south. You know how they say it's about the journey, not the destination? I've stopped feeling that--nowadays, we board a plane in one city, do our best to try to fall asleep in those narrow seats, and wake up in a completely different part of the world. But on this boat, you really feel like you're traveling from somewhere, to somewhere.
3 comments:
Hi Mariel,
Wow, Crete! I think I was there too, in 1979...
Are the houses all white, with laundry hung outside?
Chag Sameach, it is Shemini Atzeret and tomorrow is Simchat Torah.
Love you,
Mom
hi Mariel,Zaydie and I have loved reading all your blogs. It makes us feel so close and connected to you. Your description of Yom Kippur in Israel was so beautiful and interesting. Don't stop!Love, Bubbie
Mariel - I thought you might enjoy this link about the Jews in Salonika, their history, and current situation.
http://www.edwardvictor.com/Salonika.htm
I'm glad you had such a great time, and I'm glad you are back "home" in Israel.
Love,
Mommy
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