Pronounced "yassas," this is both the most common Greek greeting and the most important word I learned. It can mean hello, goodbye, bless you, and more. So Γεια σας, and welcome to the blog I never thought I'd have, a summary of my months spent on the island of Rhodes!
Carnivale: Greek Village Style
It's the season for Carnivale! It's hard not to think of Mardi Gras and what I am missing at home this time of year. However, I still maintain that missing New Orleans Mardi Gras is worth it a thousand times over to be in Greece. Anyway, Carnivale season here is a bit different. Think...fewer beads, more cook-outs. Fewer drunks, more kids. We went to a celebration in a small village near Soroni. Despite less than ideal weather (what's new?), it was a lot of fun. Everyone was dressed up and the entire village (tiny!) was gathered in the center of...well, the villlage. The childern in costumes were adorable. And the dancing! So much dancing. I did not join in, but most of the other girls did. It was refreshingly traditional and a great way to spend the day.
Plus, I got a free lollipop AND got to wear a mask!:
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