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8 MAY 2005

Stefanos and Angelin

Married at Annunciation Christian Orthodox Church - Metro Manila - Philippines

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If you think of visiting Greece...

Greece is not only "mousaka" + "syrtaki"

Greece is much more...

Greece is a way of living and a way of thinking...

it is a way of enjoying anything that consists living

it is a respect to anything that is life

it is

loving life and living love

Here is a quotation about Greeks:

"I regard the Greeks as extremely healthy in their behaviour. They would never chatter senselessly about sunsets or discuss whether the shadows on the grass were dark blue or not. They found out however, that the sea was intended for the swimmer and that the sand was meant for the runners' feet. They loved the trees for their shadow, the afternoon and the forest for their silence. The wine maker crowned his hair with ivy to protect himself from the rays of the sun while he was bending over the new layer of growth. As far as the artist and the athlete are concerned, the two types of people Greece gave to us, they were making garlands from the leaves of oleander and parsley, which otherwise would be useless to man".

Oscar Wilde, De profundis-Epistola: in Carcere et Vinculis

The Olympic Flame passing near my home 23 Jul 2004

Here is a little story:

When I was student at the University of Patras, in the 70's, a colleague bought a new motor bike. He was very happy and proud for his motor bike, but unfortunately, the bike was stolen two days later! My poor friend was shocked and started immediately his personal investigation. For one week he was looking for information about the under-world of Patras, and somebody told him to go and look in a specific place. It was a small bar named "Small Paris" (!!!) in a neighbourhood called "the gypsies'", a dirty, low-ceiling room, painted with whitewash. The furniture was just a few old tables and old chairs, an old jukebox (it would be valuable for a museum), a long refrigerator and a rotten wooden cash desk. I have personally visited the place, so the description is "first hand". Drinks served were ouzo, beer and whisky. My poor friend was scared, but being brave enough, went in there alone. A dozen of men were sitting around and drinking. The most "respectful" of the company seemed to be an unshaved guy with a big mustachio and my friend addressed to him.
"Excuse me, may I ask you something?..."
No response, just a curious look...
"Excuse me, I am looking for my motor bike... I have lost it last week, it was a new one!"
"Really? Oh dear! Have a seat boy! You want a beer?"
"Yes, thank you! it was a red HONDA, 50cc..."
"A beer for the boy!"
The beer was served and some minutes later my friend asked again:
"Do you know anything about it?"
"Where was it?"
"Kanakari street, near the University..."
"Student?"
"Yeah!"
"One more beer for the boy! Does anybody know about a red little HONDA stolen last week from the University?"
No response. One more beer came on the table. Time passed. My friend asked again:
"Is there any possibility..."
"We do our best, boy! One more beer?"
"Oh, no, thanks!"
"One more beer for the boy!"
The beer came on the table. Half an hour passed. Nobody got out, nobody entered. The big mustachio was the first to speak:
"Boy, around the corner there is a machine... Tell me if it is yours!"
"Here ??? !!!"
"To your left."
My friend got out and Yesssss!!! His bike was there! some parts were missing, some scratches, a mirror broken, but it was there ! He came back to the bar.
"Yes !!! It's mine!"
"Take it my boy!"
"Thank you so much!"
"Thanks for what ??? It was there !!! Take it and go with God's blessing !!!"

That's Greece !!!

Greeks like to play with everything, even with their gods, but still respecting them. Perhaps this is our great advantage, as well as our great disadvantage. An ancient Greek philosopher said:

"Greeks are always children..."

Anyone is welcome to join our game of love and life

but remember: don't play bad games with us, you are playing with the fire...

Come on, join our game...

... and it was really a great meeting !!!

Intro Updated May 18, 2010
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Parisforless May 23, 2012 at 5:40 AM Report Abuse

Early birthday wishes and many happy travels.
Svetlana Bellon
cyndymc Jan 7, 2012 at 5:13 AM Report Abuse

Stefanos, thank you for the birthday greeting :)
bigblue Nov 24, 2011 at 3:51 AM Report Abuse

Efhomai perastika sou.
Tha se mnimonevo stin prosefhi moy.
Na einai ola evlogimena.
kostas
biyahe_pinoy Jun 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM Report Abuse

Belated happy birthday Stefanos! Theos elogei sas!
janetanne May 31, 2011 at 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Kronia Pola Stephano!2011~Another year has come and gone, but we are still here. Happy Birthday! Greetings from Agia Marina, Attiki, Greece
barbie_sunrise May 30, 2011 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday!!!
Raimix May 29, 2011 at 11:02 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday! Have nice time! Happy travelling and collecting! :)
Geoff_Wright May 29, 2011 at 1:30 AM Report Abuse

Hi Stefanos, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Hope you are well and happy. Regards from England.
olja1234 May 29, 2011 at 12:55 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Stefanos. May it be a splendid one. Greetings!
hunterV May 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM Report Abuse

~ Hello, Stefanos! Happy birthday! ><><>< Best of luck! ><><><