*** Note to self: If I rescue a Greek dog, I will name him or her Kefi! ***
Kefi is a hard-to-translate word which has been described by various Greeks as meaning the spirit of joy, passion, enthusiasm, high spirits, or frenzy. Kefi takes many forms. The custom of smashing plates is considered an expression of kefi, when the soul and body are overwhelmed with an exuberance that must find an outlet. Another example of kefi is the iconic image of Zorba dancing on the beach in Crete in the film "Zorba the Greek."
Kefi is a hard-to-translate word which has been described by various Greeks as meaning the spirit of joy, passion, enthusiasm, high spirits, or frenzy. Kefi takes many forms. The custom of smashing plates is considered an expression of kefi, when the soul and body are overwhelmed with an exuberance that must find an outlet. Another example of kefi is the iconic image of Zorba dancing on the beach in Crete in the film "Zorba the Greek."
My kefi comes in all shapes and sizes…but when selecting my happy photos from Greece I notice most of them are representative of delightful times when in the company of others!
Ammoudi Bay, Oia, Santorini
Ammoudi Bay, Oia, Santorini -- I like our silhouettes
Thirassia island off Santorini
My 2nd sunset ever in Oia, Santorini
Welcome dinner at Santorini Mou near Oia, Santorini
Me with Koal and Klaire at Ammoudi Bay, Oia, Santorini
Halkida
The handsome one at Meteor Cafe, Oia, Santorini
With baby doll on Thirassia island off Santorini
With Flora at Eratini near Tolofona village
Here is a nice blog addressing kefi -- what it is, what to do when there is no kefi in your life, and how Americans can make some time for some kefi of their own:
http://www.lemonandolives.com/meaning-of-kefi/
http://www.lemonandolives.com/meaning-of-kefi/
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