At long last--a return of our dormant blog! We have been to the mountaintop and have seen the light.
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Our spitaki in the southern Peloponnese--a mere fantasy back in 1979, now a work in progress in 2013. Is is being slowly and methodically transformed, from spirited wreck to humble cottage...
We started by removing the existing roof. Since the footprint is small, we raised the walls to accommodate an eventual sleeping loft that will maximize this pint-size space.
The roof utilizes the traditional ceramic red tile.
An exposed ceiling brightens the interior
A marble entryway and marble accents on the window plates. It is possible to caulk and smoke at the same time. In fact, it is a requirement in some Greek unions.
Wiindows and doors are recommended for keeping the bats out. We have decided to follow this bit of local advice.
The plan includes planting a few dozen olive trees, a few lemons and oranges, a palm tree, and some pikrodafni (oleander) along the perimeter....
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