Defining 'narrow' ...

...from a different perspective !!

I looked up the word 'narrow' and I found the following:

'Of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected, limited in extent or space; affording little room'

It's official; 'narrow' doesn't sound good...!

It gets really interesting however when you see how people can give a whole new meaning to this word.

 

'Narrow' can be connected with the charming little alleys found in the Greek islands...





Walking towards Sante bar, Naousa, Paros





Sante Bar, Naousa, Paros

  

Shop in Parikia, Paros

It may actually mean taking a walk along the small island streets, to visit the fancy little boutiques, the one next to or across each other, and do some shopping ...

Shop in Parikia, Paros, selling handmade bags, hats, jewelery ....

Shop in Naousa, Paros

  

Even more, 'narrow' can be....putting a couple of chairs and a table outside in the alley, opening a bottle of Greek ouzo and enjoying some Greek mezedes (Greek tapas)...like the locals would do...

'Souvlaki' tavern, Piso Livadi, Paros

I did exactly that the other day, in Piso Livadi, in Paros.... I actually went for a 'souvlaki' and I ended up drinking and singing with some people who I just met... They had a guitar and a bouzouki with them, they started playing and singing and that was it...the mood changed, the atmosphere became festive and just like that we all became one!!

'Souvlaki News'
Check out a creative way of presenting the menu...in French!
Piso Livadi, Paros

 At moments like this you realize that defining anything in life, from simple words to life-time situations, is clearly a personal choice! To put it differently, remember the story with the half-full or half-empty glass...the image is the same for everyone but the human perception can be completely different...!

Hmmmm, let me think again...

How do I, personally, define 'narrow' when in Paros?

Would Ι use the word 'Cosy'? 'Small'? 'Friendly'? or 'Loose' and 'Relaxed'? Actually I use all the above, I add some positive attitude, the summer breeze....and I just enjoy! :-)

Xxx

Locallita