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| Grandma Smaro first saw her house in Firostefani,
as a bride. There she heard the first cries of her children, and it
remained a part of her life until its devastation in 1956 by Santorini's
last great earthquake. Grandma Smaro took the remains of her dowery,
a few black and white photographs, and left the ruins of her home
with her husband and children. |
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... from my kitchen window
I can see the volcano, the island of Thirasia, Skaros
and the sea. I think I can see my Artemis heading towards
me with his boat ...
... I can hear my four children playing in the courtyard
- arguing, laughing, growing older.
My neighbours, the smells, the light - we were poor but
happy within our community's embrace ... " |
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I grow
nostalgic for this time
For my children,
Grandma Smaro |
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| Years passed by and her grandchildren,
their interest rekindled by the stories and memories of her children,
began to rebuild, stone by stone ... |
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SMARO STUDIOS
VIP HOTEL SERVICES & FACILITIES |
On your arrival a bottle of
Vinsanto wine & mixed nuts -
Our Reception is open from morning till midnight -
We are here to assist you with local island information -
Car Hire Services & Santorini Island Tours -
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| JACUZZI OVER CALDERA & THE VOLCANO |
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| We also have a Jacuzzi for up to 5 persons
with views of the Caldera. |
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| SMARO STUDIOS - each traditional home
with an individual style & colour scheme |
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All the apartments
have a small equipped kitchen , air conditioning, satellite television,
telephone & internet access, hair dryer, safe box and private
veranda to enjoy the view of the Caldera. |
