Constantine Goes to Greece!
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Birthday in Greece!
There were two celebrations of Constantine's first birthday, the first
in Brooklyn
) and the second on the lovely island of Ios, where his mother had spent such happy times. Lawrence and I visited her there
in 2002
-what a wonderful time we had!
Getting There
Constantine was a miracle of compliant sweetness on the trip to the airport and on the plane to Europe. Because why? Because his wise parents had timed the trip to coincide with his bedtime, AND had given him a tasty dose of baby Benedryll.
HOWEVER. The trip on the boat from Athens to Ios was not as pleasant as one could wish. Four hours of HELL, some might call it, even. But it passed eventually, and there the family was, in PARADISE.
Important Quote About Greek Ferries
Life on the Island
Beatrice's beloved Francesco's seemed unchanged, and she was so happy to introduce Alec and Constantine to her old friends. Everyone had a grand time at visting about and playing at the beach. Some pictures
here.
And then, wailie wailie, time to go home.
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