Free wine and another party!!!

 WE have been in our village of Old Hersonissos for eight years, but tonight was the first time in this period that the village had a Carnation celebration.It's an old tradition that they decided should be returned to the village, and it was a great success. Carnations are big business in this area and the growing season starts in November, hence the party. The square was blocked off. There was as much free wine as you could manage, good prices on other drinks and a steady supply of souvlaki (meat on sticks) for those who needed feeding.

  We certainly hope that this is an event that will stay in the village calendar for many years to come. It started slowly, but the Greeks always party late and, as the evening wore on so the square filled up. Live music and dancing of course and the party went on into the small hours.