SAINT ANNE, "KERNACE" AND OLYMPICS!!

SUNDAY, 29 JULY 2012. SAINT ANNE, "KERNACE" AND OLYMPICS!! Three neighbours, plus Ana, came and enjoyed mid-day meal on Wednesday. We had a lovely time and they left, convinced that "all is well, thank God", while its "vetem Clare" here - Clare alone!! That same afternoon, six Rromas came for refreshments - one more than usual! They were followed by another caller from our Church, anxious to ensure I was OK. This lady spent the evening with me!! I had a special day for Saint Anne! Charlie phoned to cancel Church as he had much work. I asked him to call here when finished and was on his way home from the College. He did so, after 7.00p.m. when we took Holy Communion and shared a very simple supper. It was the main celebration in Malta, so it was fitting that we marked the day too. Friday officially began the 'English student' holidays! At the end of the day, I had a very traditional Korce evening. Just about EVRRYBODY in Korce walks in the evenings - to the local park. Streets are crowded with walkers. I went along, with one of my students, and, on our walk, got freshly cooked corn-on-the-cob. It was available on little fires all along the sidewalk. I gathered it was unusual to see a "foreigner" enjoying this local treat, while walking along! I must admit that I did! Later, we sat in a crowded open-air cafe and ate "KERNACE" - minced meat "fish-finger style" that was cooked on a barbeque under the trees. THIS is really the essence of Korce Life!! Very enjoyable too! We had an Italian priest from Elbasan yesterday and so had our "Sunday" Mass. Today is quiet and I have been able to get both apartments prepared, so I am all set for the week ahead! I did not succeed in seeing the spectacular opening of the Olympics. However, snippets since, with lots of photographs, have been great. Have a great week! Every blessing for Tuesday - Saint Ignatius - thanks Ethna for the new book about him(free download!). A thought for little Rose Virgine's Birthday too!