Hristos Anesti!

Easter in Greece!
The fact that the Greek Orthodox Easter and my Easter landed on the same day is supposedly a big deal! We went to the church last night at about 11:30 pm, and joined a huge crowd all carrying candles. The gypsies had been selling candles for two days, but we were unsure of the seriousness of this offer. But after being the only blond hair, blue eyed attendees with no candles, we decided to try and fit in! There was lots of chanting and singing, that I don't understand. Then a procession to the courtyard and more singing - that I still don't understand. Then they brought out the fire, which is supposed to have come from Rome maybe - but since the Pope and the Greek Orthodox Father excommunicated each other a while back, the fire may come from somewhere else! Anyway the people start lighting candles, and once yours was lit, you said a little prayer then we all sang a song together, no the blue eyes though.
The idea is that you walk home with your candle lit, and take this special flame back to your house. We walked Melissa, Jen's sister, back to her hotel, then got bored.
It was one of those nights where the bells are ringing, your holding your flame and looking up at the Acropolis shining above you - That is what life is about!
Happy Easter everyone!