I was so excited….I have never been to a Greek Festival before.
I had a bird’s eye view from atop Liz’s red hat.
Liz told me she’s not really a red hat type. She feels kind of silly wearing purple and a red hat in public places, but this is just one of the sacrifices she makes for her friends. I told her I could do that too, so she found me a red hat.
These are actually Spanish olive trees, not Greek olive trees, because Greek olives don’t grow well in Florida. Liz stopped to ask a question of the grower and I’ll tell you, for the next 15 minutes I learned more than I’ll ever need to know about the care and feeding of olive trees.
Speaking of feeding, this festival was all about the food. Liz ate a Greek salad.
We skipped dessert, but there was plenty.
I guess Greek coffee is twice as good as American coffee.
We watched this lady for a few minutes hoping to get a picture of the flaming cheese while it was flaming…but never saw that happen.
If you didn’t get enough food here, you can buy some more to take home.
There were Greek crafts for sale too. Well Italy is close to Greece.
Hand painted stacking dolls
I was expecting more colorful Greek dancing, and well just plain more…but this single musician played a lively tune while this couple danced.
Liz actually made a video clip of this dance, but you really don’t need to see it ….looks just like the picture and just as boring.
Except for the food that people seemed to be enjoying, I’d have to say the Greek Festival was a bust…maybe it’s the economy? Outside the building there was a Greek Bazaar?
Greek yard sale?
Greek slide for a couple of kids
Greek face painting…these Greek clowns looked pretty lonely with no faces to paint
There was no line for Greek massages
Bungee jumping had a few takers
We weren’t the only ones in funny hats
It came down to taking pictures of a pretty flower growing in the parking lot
But we all put on a happy face for you
I don’t think I’m the red hat type either.
Looks like a lot of fun at the festival, but no way would I have gotten outta there w/o having some baklava. The pastries look so good. I think you two are very good sports to wear red hats for your friends. 
