The contrast between the Nepal I left and the Greece I find myself in couldn’t be more stark, although the journey has been from one crisis to another. As I left Kathmandu, the city was settling back to its old chaotic self with record traffic and loadshedding a-plenty. The schools had returned, a demolition effort had removed the more visible damage, and remaining remnants from the earthquake’s devastation just blended together with the old, broken, and partially-constructed ramshackleness of the pre-earthquake city. At least on the surface, things looked back to normal.
Here –at least superficially — there is no crisis in sight. The air smells of Greek pine-y fragrance, the crickets are making their usual racket, the July sun beats down and the cross winds blow through our house sending dried bougainvillea flowers scuttling down our path. I watch the sea sparkle and little boats chug by in the distance. Its peaceful, beautiful, and a wonderful place to be.
Wright Outta Nowhere 
Beauty – Now that’s one resourse Greece has plenty of. Shame their adopting the Euro has made holidaying there expensive.
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Yes and those that argue that an exit from the Euro would be a good thing, say that prices would drop and tourists would return.
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Ahhh… sounds divine and so well deserved. Just don’t read the news and you’ll be fine.
Best,
Claudia
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I definitely think you are in the better crisis now! I’m sure you are missing Nepal a little, but that village and sea look awfully appealing … enjoy your time there!
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I would agree! Better this crisis than the other. Of particular concern here right now is whether the wine has been chilled enough!
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Hey, I’m from Nepal. Take care, you. 🙂
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Glad you can enjoy the peace after the last few chaotic months in Nepal. xxx
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Thanks, Alex. Enjoy Devon. We had two fleeting days and wish I had more time xx
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I’ve never been to Greece, Carline. If they do get the Drachma back and devalue it 25 to 30% (very possible still), I will be on the way.
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We will see….
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