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………………..In my previous post about Jac and her dear friend, ELENA, I mentioned this photo which is one of my most favorites, and was taken by Elena…..We were sitting at an outdoor cafe, in the shade of the trees, enjoying a cool drink and some ice cream…..We had spend the morning at the “PLAKA”, which is the Greek equivalent to the “Flea Market” in Paris……”The Plaka lies in the shadow of the Acropolis and its’ ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes, local ceramics and sandals. Sidewalk cafes and family run tavernas stay open until late, and the Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco…..Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek island vibe”…..It was a brutally hot day so we started out early in the morning…..We went from one shop to another…..In one of the shops was a well know sandal maker. The wall of the tiny shop was covered with different style sandals all hanging for display, and pictures of ALL the celebrities and famous people who bought sandals from him. It was a who’s who of well know people. I recognized Jackie O’s picture right away…..I thought it was funny that he had it hanging next to Maria Callas! He made custom made sandals  for clients too, but we bought his ready to wear ones and they were great. Typical Greek sandals with lots of straps criss crossing the foot. After shopping and walking the streets of the Plaka it was time for some refreshments and a soft shoulder to rest my weary head upon………Elena caught the moment beautifully!