The old minaret adjacent to St Nikolaos church is a perfect reminder of the way the East met the West in the town I made my home, Chania, Crete, Greece. The photographs I post all help to tell a part of a longer story that focuses on the town and its citizens, whether they are living there now, or have made their home in other parts of the world. As a newer resident, by writing about the town in this way, I am trying to put some order into the chaos that I seem to be confronted with.
Sunday, 4 May 2008
Cafe culture
Greeks just love their outdoor cafe culture. Even if the sun isn't shining, they can't keep away from it. This is a central city road, and the young men are relaxing with their mobile phones, frappe coffees and cigarettes at this cafe on a narrow street in the shopping district, completely oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the town around them.
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Wow. It looks chilly but they still enjoy being outside.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to find your blog! It has been many years since I visited Xania (and I didn't own a camera then), but your photo shows the scene as I remember it.
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