I thought then what did she want to get from this long journey at this age? But she had stamina and even greater and she proved it. She traveled again and much later to USA and because she was traveling I believed she was well and she also had guts. I admired her courage. In this trip she visited her great grandchildren.
Grandmother Alexandra in America, with her great granddaughter, Olga
History repeats itself. Just like Alexandra 's mother, the great grandmother to me, had managed to keep on her lap and play with her great grandchildren.
When I was around four years old, I began to understand the meaning of the great grandmother and great grandchildren. I do remember my childish observations. All grandmothers were simply in great age, …show more content…
She was very happy. She loved the lilac color, the shape of this flower and of course its aroma. It brought memories to her. And the lavender was always in every drawer in her wardrobe. Whenever we walked for a little walk up to St Paraskevi near the park with swings, the road was plenty with acacias. She always cut a flower and hid in her pocket. Whenever we went to Evmorfia 's house (the grandmother from my father 's part), she admired the hydrangeas in the garden. She called to tell her secrets. "I don 't want to be evil eye! How you manage to keep the hydrangeas so big? What did you put in the plant …show more content…
From my grandmother I learned that the first ice-cream on a stick in Greece entered the market in 1936 by the Sourapa brothers, who had just returned from America with the necessary expertise. The six brothers from Tripoli, with the patent license in hand, created the National Dairy in Botanicos area. The ice-cream havoc on the market and at first it tasted like vanilla. The shrewd businessmen later added the chocolate cover and gave to the Greeks a memorable dessert. Whether from the ice-cream pushcart with the iron wheels and the distinguished sound heard at the streets of the neighborhood or from the outdoor refrigerator of the stands, the smile of satisfaction was the
Grandmother Alexandra in America, with her great granddaughter, Olga
History repeats itself. Just like Alexandra 's mother, the great grandmother to me, had managed to keep on her lap and play with her great grandchildren.
When I was around four years old, I began to understand the meaning of the great grandmother and great grandchildren. I do remember my childish observations. All grandmothers were simply in great age, …show more content…
She was very happy. She loved the lilac color, the shape of this flower and of course its aroma. It brought memories to her. And the lavender was always in every drawer in her wardrobe. Whenever we walked for a little walk up to St Paraskevi near the park with swings, the road was plenty with acacias. She always cut a flower and hid in her pocket. Whenever we went to Evmorfia 's house (the grandmother from my father 's part), she admired the hydrangeas in the garden. She called to tell her secrets. "I don 't want to be evil eye! How you manage to keep the hydrangeas so big? What did you put in the plant …show more content…
From my grandmother I learned that the first ice-cream on a stick in Greece entered the market in 1936 by the Sourapa brothers, who had just returned from America with the necessary expertise. The six brothers from Tripoli, with the patent license in hand, created the National Dairy in Botanicos area. The ice-cream havoc on the market and at first it tasted like vanilla. The shrewd businessmen later added the chocolate cover and gave to the Greeks a memorable dessert. Whether from the ice-cream pushcart with the iron wheels and the distinguished sound heard at the streets of the neighborhood or from the outdoor refrigerator of the stands, the smile of satisfaction was the