A belated Kalimera

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Kalimera, Kalimera and a Wonderful Afternoon to you all - the greeting should then sound like this "Kaló apógevma" Yesterday was a Historical Public Holiday in our country - originally called "Dingane's Day" then after the first democratic elections in 1994, December 16 continued to form part of the history of post apartheid South Africa it changed to "Day of reconciliation" We had a traditional Lawn Bowling day where the English play against the Afrikaans speaking bowlers - This year the Boertjies beat the English for the first time in 5 years. It was fun! On this day in History - a peace treaty was signed after the mass killings at the Battle of Blood River. Wikipedia gives more insight for those that would be interested to read: "This was in celebration for what Voortrekkers viewed as a 'victory' over Zulu warriors near the Ncome River in KwaZulu Natal. On that day an estimated 10 000-20 000 Zulu warriors led by Dingane's generals Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi attacked about 470 Voortrekkers at dawn. With the advantage of gun powder Zulu warriors were repelled with an estimated 3000 warriors killed. The blood of casualties flowed into Ncome River turning its water red earning it the nickname "Blood River". This earned the confrontation between Voortrekkers and Zulu regiments the name "Battle of Blood River". December 16 remained a rallying point for the development of Afrikaner nationalism, culture and identity." Photo is a stone carving in the Voortrekker Monument of the signing of this peace treaty - I took the photo two years ago when our friend from Michigan came to visit. I was out yesterday and forgot to Greet you all in my friendly Friday Greek fashion, but know this . . . from the bottom of my heart you are always greeted in this way on FRIDAYS. kalimera John @ison_1 and Katerina