Cuties, Pretties, Poppies, and Lovelies

On my way to visit my sweet friend, here in the

village, I couldn't resist snapping these hot  
hued cuties, on this perfectly warm spring day.

Pathways covered in purple pretties and buttery

toned beauties led to views of the valley below.

 

 Poppies, gently swayed in the cool breeze,

gracefully bowing their heads, to acknowledge

the wind's presence, if only for a few seconds.

Whenever I pass this house, with its simple, square shape, blue and white   contrasts, and original terracotta tiled roof, I pause to appreciate its signature provincial style, shaded in dabs of green.

Look at that chalky blue sky! I wondered if the sea, just

 below, had mirrored its multi toned, amethyst allure.

 

Behind the curtained window, freshly brewed coffee, home baked cookies, and cozy conversation awaited me. It was the perfect pick-me-up, after spending siesta photographing local lovelies, in the balmy afternoon heat.

 

Wishing you all a wonderfully

warm and sunny, spring weekend!

xoxo

Poppy

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Playful April Petals

The Venetian Walls, built in the 15th century, surround the city of Heraklion, and are the largest fortified structure in the Mediterranean. I have strolled their flowery paths many times, pausing to enjoy the panoramic views. On this particular afternoon, while waiting for my bus back to the village, I studied and admired their own beauty,

 which is equally impressive, from ground level.

Entering the village, crowds of Cretan hollyhocks, 

daisies and buttercups charmingly line the main road, 

greeting visitors with their sweet hospitality upon arrival. 

 

The tiny, white church, nestled among olive trees and 
evergreens, is a picture of bucolic calm, and beckons
one to sift through the thick vegetation, to come and
sit quietly amid this lush, hilly haven above the sea.

Here it is again, as seen from our property, now bordered
by bouquets of laurel, and aromatic, flowering herbs. 

 

Steps away from our own veggie patch, a mature
 olive tree floats in a bath of fresh, new greenery,

while in the grove immediately behind our walls,
young trees stand in line for a spring pruning.

 April, I am grateful for your gentle breeze,

 bringing songbirds, butterflies and bees, to

   play with spring blossoms and flowering trees,

in a game most magnificent and joyful. 

Thanks for visiting,

 and happy weekend!

xoxo

Poppy

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Celebrating Easter

Yesterday, we celebrated Easter Sunday, 

and hosted a picnic lunch, indoors!

Although the weather was perfect for this Canadian 

 expat, my husband's clan, all born and bred Cretans, 

decided it was still too cool to dine al fresco.

Nevertheless, the sun showed up, brilliantly brightening the

 breakfast nook, to cast a sweet light on lemony cookies,  

tasty pastries and traditional, red Easter eggs.

In the dining room, Ms. Betty, our beautiful bunny, 

overlooked all the busyness. Behind her, a famous bunch 

of boating buddies, indulge in their own lovely luncheon.

Taking a little rest, before my guests arrived, I checked 

off the last of my chores, just as the doorbell rang!

 Soon, we were all outside, under the warm, Cretan sun, 

and amid leafy vineyards and thick olive groves, we

 tended to the fire, as we joyfully toasted, 

 ''Χριστός Aνέστη! - Christos Anesti! - Christ is Risen!''

Before long, our indoor picnic lunch was served, and

 just in time, too, as the spring breeze caught wind of

 our festivities, and picked up speed, eager to catch

 a whiff of the delicious aromas floating in the air!

It was a glorious day of good food, leisurely strolls 

in the flowery meadows, and family fun. But most 

importantly, it was a gathering to celebrate 

and honour the Resurrection of God's Son.

Thanks for visiting!

xoxo

Poppy 

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Spring in Their Step

Goats, stand in a field of daisies and buttercups,

nibbling on grassy greens, pausing only for a quick

 glance at a curious, camera carrying passerby.

In a neighbouring field, a chorus line of naked,

 grapevine trunks, strike a pose - a prelude to

  their full dress rehearsal, later, in the summer.  

 Against a thorny background, delicate beauties in deep purple,

 dance a harmonious duet with dual toned partners, their petals 

softly swaying to the sounds of a fresh, spring breeze.

Layers of texture, from yellow to pink to green and blue,

fill the landscape with pretty hues, brightly marking one's

 mood, long after the dabs of daylight have faded.

 Amid a finale of springtime fusion, clusters of red poppies steal the show. Charismatic leading ladies, they shine on a stage of rolling

 hills, supported by a cast of naturally talented characters.

  Regarding this post, my 2ooth, and all the others before

 it, thank you for your kind visits and sweet words!

xoxo

Poppy 

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Happy Easter

Easter lilies, in bloom, in my garden.

On this Greek Orthodox Palm Sunday, 
I wish you all a Blessed Easter.

xoxo

Poppy