Stuck in Greece

[BVM_1221]

It has been four weeks since I posted to this Forum. I have been in Greece, celebrating Easter with my Greek Orthodox friend, Mary Zacha. I did not bring along a laptop, as it was my intention to have a 4 week relaxing vacation, without the distractions of the Internet. I was scheduled to fly back to the USA on 21 April.uch:

As some of you may know, air travel to and from Europe has been disrupted by a volcano, all air flights to and from northern Europe have been halted, and I may be a in Greece for an indefinate time. Hence I have borrowed Mary’s laptop, and am resuming activity in the Forum:coffeeread:

The last four weeks have seen me immersed in the Orthodox Church. I am not allowed communion, but that is OK. I make frequent spiritual communions, and I KNOW Jesus understands. And really, there is not that much difference between Orthodox and Catholic doctrines that concern me.

Anyhow, I have more free time In Greece then originally planned, so might as well resume the forums. I do have the Lent/Easter ediution of the 4 volume LOTH for my daily prayer. HOPEFULLY I can get back to the states before Pentacost.

My prescription medications will also run out in a few weeks, although I can always get more in Greece, if at inflated prices.

So what have I missed in the spirituality forum the last 4 weeks?

 

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Just a quick post to say, I am glad you have access to the forum again. Hope you get home soon

CM

 

[5Loaves]

Christos anesti!

…As some of you may know, air travel to and from Europe has been disrupted by a volcano, all air flights to and from northern Europe have been halted, and I may be a in Greece for an indefinate time. Hence I have borrowed Mary’s laptop, and am resuming activity in the Forum:coffeeread:

The last four weeks have seen me immersed in the Orthodox Church. I am not allowed communion, but that is OK. I make frequent spiritual communions, and I KNOW Jesus understands. And really, there is not that much difference between Orthodox and Catholic doctrines that concern me.

Weren’t you worried your flight over was going to be disrupted, too? Oye veh! I’m sorry you’re “stuck” there. Lucky you’ve got a friend you can stay with. Many here in the US are also stuck at the airports or local hotels $$$.

Hope you’ll share some about your Pascha experiences in Greece. My only Greek experience during Great Lent and Pascha was Bridegroom Matins two evenings which were wonderful. I’ve been a Russian the rest of the time. However May draws near and the local Cathedral has their 3 day Greek Festival then, OPA!

Anyway, I’m so glad you’ve been able to immerse yourself in the Church there and I hope you’ll share some of that with us. (Thanks to Mary for letting you get on her laptop. )

 

[BVM_1221]

Christos anesti!

Weren’t you worried your flight over was going to be disrupted, too? Oye veh! I’m sorry you’re “stuck” there. Lucky you’ve got a friend you can stay with. Many here in the US are also stuck at the airports or local hotels $$$. )

Well, when I booked the airline tickets last January, nothing was pending. But by the time my 24 March fligtht from Los Angeles to London to Athens caame around, I squeezed in between two strikes on British Airways, my carrier. The volcano came as a complete surprise to me and many others