Fascination With Rocks

My grandson, Haeden, came to visit me the other day, and he was fascinated with the pile of river rocks boarding the deck.



What is it about rocks that is so fascinating?

The colors and shapes attract me. When I was in Greece not only did I take photographs of rocks, but also brought some home from various locations, especially beaches. I have these small piles on a counter and not sure what to do with them.

Rekindling my love of rocks with Haeden, I began a watercolor painting from photographs of one of the beaches on the island of Antiparos in Greece.

This is just the first day painting:


A close up:




To be continued.......

Another Day on Antiparos

After two fabulous days in Antiparos, I was not ready to leave.

There was a boat cruise around the island that boasted about visiting the best beaches, bays and small caves of the island. It included a BBQ on Despotiko beach which is a small neighboring island that is not developed.

How could I pass this up?

The view leaving Antiparos


Traveling around the island


A few of our swimming spots





Despotiko Beach where we ate lunch.
I tried seared octopus with a shot of ouzo.



Favorite rocks



Another gorgeous beach


I met a group of Brits that kept me laughing all day.