Lindos, Rhodes, Greece,is probably my favourite foreign location. This picturesque, ancient
village, with its Acropolis towering above, captures the heart of
all who visit.
My family has been visiting Lindos since 1982 and we are drawn back
again and again. I'd like to share some of our love of the place with you.
On Saturday February 25th one of my oldest Lindos friends passed away.
Those who have been friends of the Kyriakos Bouzouki Taverna on the Pallas Beach over the last 30 years or so will remember Apostollos "Paul" Koliais - husband of Marianthe and father to Jack (Courtyard Bar) and Betty (George's wife - Lindian Appolo Bar).
I first met Paul in 1982. He was like a father to me and a good friend and I always looked forward to our chats. Paul was a skilled artisan whose craftsmanship and painted plates can be seen in the Courtyard Bar. His skill can also be seen in the external paving and "chochlaki" floor at the Pefkos Courtyard Bar. Paul was also a skilled bouzouki maker. An accident while working on the Courtyard Bar in Lindos in 1994 made walking difficult for Paul and restricted his mobility. Another fall in 2010 left him virtually housebound. As part of my holiday I would always spend time sitting with him at the old house and talking about the Greek language, history, America, computers, even clairvoyance - of which he had some very interesting experiences. Paul was also eager to know about the lives and experiences of others.
His love, warmth and generosity have been felt by many visitors to Lindos and his passing is immensely sad. While I am both privileged and glad to have known Paul, I will miss him greatly.
Rest in Peace old friend. Our love and best thoughts to Marianthe and the family.
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