Today I said goodbye to Tilos, an enchanting island between Kos and Rhodes. On Rhodes I found the time to reflect. First, there is the house, almost at the top of the hill of the big village. I have an amazing view on the hills and part of the village. Upwards - yes, still upwards […]
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Backpack of happiness
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Today I played 'Backpack of Happiness' for the people from Tilos. It became a truly magical experience! 11 o' clock, Plateia Tilos Kafenion. I seem to be running late - the children's performance is in half an hour - but Mike and Jen inform me about the Greek rhythm: it seems to occasionally poke holes […]
Magical mountain hops
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Megalo Chorio, just before ten in the morning. I pour some coffee, give a hug to Zorro and tighten my shoelaces. Excited and ready for an adventure: to run across Tilos. The sky looks a bit grey, but no rain. In the supermarket Eleftheria tells me there's a storm forecast in the afternoon. I take […]
King of the hills
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Today I went for a run, to play in the hills of Tilos. From Megalo Chorio to Livadia and back. It was magical in so many ways! I stuck posters about my children's performance in Livadia, a village in the south. I was really touched with so much help on the way. Everyone was very […]