some athenian beads

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hello.

in athens and quite busy with photographic work.

yesterday got some time off and walked around for a bit. there is always so much to see and explore in this city. i walked down athinas street to monastiraki and got mingled with different people, tradesmen, customers, tourists and all sorts of smells and energies. i got myself a big pot to melt beeswax and some new jars for my salves. bought some olive oil soap from a little shop close to the central meat market in order to execute a herbal soap recipe i found in an old book about herbs. there, i was served by elias, a witty pakistani who was named after his greek boss.

i got a tasty pomegranate juice and a pasteli for lunch. i also found some ceramic beads and made some necklaces for myself and a couple of friends. i chose these beads cause they looked both typical 60's greek and classy to me, a bit like aristotle onassis :). the nice ladies in the shop informed me that the beads were made in greece and the design was of the 60's. bingo!

i had to buy a big bag of those as they were only doing wholesale. so, i am selling some of the necklaces i made. pictures above. the cord is of soft brown leather and the length is adjustable. price for each is 11 euros. i am happy to give discount if you buy both.

off to work and then a bit of strolling.

thank you!