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Prejudiced - Chapter Four

this is only a part of the series, the previous and next chapters can be found here

a/n: things are gonna get complicated soon haha

word count: 4676

tw: mention of sex, cursing i guess

summary: the events of the world cup haunt cass but it’s not easy for mattheo either.

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dividers by @chachachannah

Like every summer, Ki's parents invited me to stay with them three in Italy for two weeks. And in return, as every year, we took Ki with us to Greece with mom in the following two weeks.

It was, as always, fascinating; being at the sea again, wearing the clothes from my summer wardrobe — my favourite thing on earth, — speaking Greek with the family, taking long hikes, and of course, enjoying the lively nightlife of first Rimini and then Skiathos.

The summers with Ki were always full of fun — and adventures. She seeks adventure more at parties while I'm more into being outside, doing whatever; hiking, swimming, running, collecting rocks and seashells. So, I'm the one navigating during the day and she's the one to do it at night. But one thing we can agree on is living life slowly on some days, going on picnics with the food I made while she was the entertainment (screaming Shout at the Devil from the top of her lungs), painting by the ocean or in the woods and reading in each other's company (not even the same books, but we always share the big events from them).

So, coming back to London was rather depressing: leaving the 30 degrees we got used to over the previous four weeks and having to get used to the maximum 24, again.

And, honestly, I wanted nothing more than to go back which I would've done on a broom even, even if Zeus and Poseidon both had decided to foil my plan of flying over the ocean back to the peaceful life I've been living in the past month.

I would've done it because August 18th, was a disaster.

I've never experienced such contrast before; one minute we are in our tent with Ki, cheering, in a chinwag about the World Cup, about which I had to explain most things during the match since Ki only came because of me, and now, I'm running frantically, shouting her name because I don't know where and when I've lost her. I only know that one second I was running, holding her hand, wand in my other hand, and now there's only my wand that I'm gripping.

The whole thing is a blur, a complete mess in my head as I'm trying to make sense out of everything. Seeing the crowd of those wizards, practically carrying a muggle family in the air overhead — not seeing any of the wizards' faces because they were wearing masks and hoods, just a minute ago has me worried. Where is she?

"Ki!" I shout, my throat already sore, my voice trembling. I don't get any response. "Kiara!" on the verge of crying, I don't even know what to do, in the fear of losing my best friend. In the fear of losing my sister.

I hold my wand out as I hear footsteps coming my way, ready to duel if needed.

"Draco?" I look at my cousin, completely gobsmacked and I lower my wand just a bit.

"Thought I'd see you with Potter," he retorts snarkily. He looks completely calm, not bothered by the situation and the chaos going around more than about me running around with Harry or not.

"Where are your parents?"

"None of your business," he barks back. I miss the times we were friends — when he was actually acting like we were family.

I get a flashback of the hooded and masked people marching through the campsite and I have a strong suspicion about where his parents — or at least his father — may be, getting the answer to my own question. "He's among them, isn't he? Lucius," I raise my wand back again, pointing at him.

"Regulus would be disappointed in you," he spits instead of answering, making my eyes widen in disbelief. That little prick.

"My father wasn't one of them!" I raise my voice. "He didn't torture people! He was nothing like our family and nothing like your father!"

Draco steps closer, talking in a way-too-calm voice, almost asking to be hexed.

"Then why did he die? He couldn't bear his duties, couldn't bear the trust he was given."

"You take that back! You take that back now," I raise my wand.

"Cass!" I hear Ki's voice from behind and she's only watching us for a moment as I'm waiting to get a reaction out of Draco. "Not again," she mutters under her breath before gripping my wrist and pulling me away from my cousin.

"Go on, run away like your cowardly dad!" He smugly spits after us and this is where I lose it; I free my wrist from Ki's grip and taking a step closer to Draco, not giving him any time to react more than making his self-satisfied smirk disappear from his lips, I punch him in the face, hearing the bone in his nose crack as his head tilts backward with a flash of his platinum-blonde hair.

"You filthy blood traitor!" He yells after me as Ki now pulls me away for real and Draco practically runs in the other direction.

"You are a mad woman, boyfriend material, almost," Ki says with a satisfied smirk and this is the point where relief washes over me as my mind gets clear just by hearing this very Kiara comment and I pull her closer, hugging her tightly.

"You are alright, are you? You got hurt?" I grip on her t-shirt as I hug her.

"I didn't," she reassures me, returning the gesture with just as much affection.

"MORSMORDRE!" I hear from the distance, pulling back from Ki, but not letting go of her hand.

We both turn in the direction of the voice, seeing a green flash of light in the sky light up the whole area of the camp, forming a skull with a serpent emerging from its mouth like a tongue.

"What... is that?" Ki's grip on my hand tightens and so does mine on hers.

"The Dark Mark," I reply with a shiver and a gulp. I've seen it countless times when reading about my family's past or the past of the Wizarding World in general.

In the remaining ten days of summer break, I'm absolutely knackered. I can barely sleep, thinking about Draco's words and what happened at the World Cup. And when I try to sleep, the events haunt me as nightmares, feeling as if I was near dementors all the time; siphoning and squeezing all the happiness and hope out of my body, the experience adding up to me thinking about where Sirius might be all summer long. Harry, my only source of information on the topic, hasn't told me anything in his letters; maybe he hasn't heard of him either. But still, why do I care about him when I've never even met him? And why do I care when he clearly has no intention of changing this, after what I made out of Harry's words last schoolyear.

About what happened on that ominous night in August; it blew up the whole Wizarding community, causing everyone to freak out currently. Ki and I have come to the conclusion that something is up and stinks like a whole load of dung bombs.

On the first of September, after saying goodbye to mum we get on the train, looking for our friends. We find Mattheo, sitting alone in a compartment, only Enzo's bag is there next to his on the overhead luggage rack, but the boy's nowhere to be seen.

He doesn't notice us until I kick his right foot gently, smiling down at him, "Hiya."

He smiles back, his gaze wandering for a moment on me. Somehow, his smile got... brighter? That's not the right word. But it somehow changed a little bit. He gets up to give me a short hug, which gives me just enough time to notice he indeed got taller and how nice he still smells, "You're... different," he states.

"I got taller," I grin.

He pulls back a little, looking at me as if he could just tell how many centimeters I am exactly and he says, laughing: "Bollocks, you did not."

"No, I didn't," I shrug with a smile, plopping down into the seat opposite his to let him greet Ki as well.

And while he does that, my gaze lingers on him for a moment, admiring his dark curls, long lashes, and outfit choice, the same short-sleeve over long-sleeve thing but it's something I do a lot too and I love. And it suits him. But something is different about him; maybe he looks a bit more mature — not too much, really just slightly. But he's clearly got taller too, I felt it when he hugged me. It was... different.

Mattheo and Ki both sit down and I can't help but feel caught as he looks at me. I look up at the luggage rack, eyes setting on Enzo's bag.

"Where's the bloke?" Ki asks as she looks at it as well.

"Shagging," Mattheo shrugs casually, making me frown.

"Enzo, shagging someone?"

"Yeah," he nods.

That's something new. He wasn't the type to just go about his day and seduce girls in this mean. Sure, he's always been a bit of a flirt, but never has he taken it this far, and it has never been serious, the flirting I mean; when he likes someone he usually just stares and smiles awkwardly when caught. And like, he's just turned fifteen. Exactly a month ago. This is new and for some reason, frustrating. Never would've thought he'd be the type to do this so easily and nonchalantly.

"Piss off, he isn't," Ki shakes her head, gobsmacked.

"He is!"

"No, he's not! Sweet baby Enzo doesn't even dare looking at girls he likes because he's afraid of talking to them, the coward prick," Ki refuses to believe and I can't help but chuckle at her statement.

Mattheo shrugs with a hint of mischievousness, "He's changed. And he doesn't even know the girl."

Now this really is something new. Never seen him like the kinda guy to just... get someone to hook up with, to be frank.

Ki and I share a look, my surprise reflecting on her face as well.

Right on time, Enzo steps into the compartment, adjusting his belt.

"You disgusting little prick, what have you done to Enzo," Ki starts, not even greeting him, no, jumping right in the middle of scolding him. Though she's only joking about the scolding part, we both still are astonished.

"Hi to you too," he turns to Ki with a roll of his eyes, slightly frowning before looking at me with a small smile, "You look-"

"Different, yes," Ki cuts him off. "And stop looking at her like a piece of meat. Keep your hands away from her."

"Okay, enough," the boy shakes his head, Matt hiding how much he enjoys the scene in the seat next to him. "What's got into you, Kiara?"

"Piss off, I know about your business and you're not shooting your shot with her," she grabs my arm. I swear she's like a brother who tries to keep everyone away from me even when it's not necessary sometimes.

"Business?" he frowns.

"Shagging, Enzo!" she retorts with a grunt.

"I was at the loo!" he says, offended, also blushing. I look at Mattheo, who can barely keep in his laughter.

"But with who, hm?" Ki squints her eyes and I kick Matt's foot again. He tries to regain his control over his about-to-burst laughter and I see through him almost immediately.

"Alone!" Enzo frowns, annoyed, gesturing with his hands.

Mattheo can't hold it anymore, snickering can be heard from his direction. Ki and Enzo both turn to him.

"You twat," Enzo counters with an annoyed look on his face. "Did you really tell them I was with a girl? Or a guy?" his eyes widen.

"Fuck, you're right, that would've been funnier," Matt flashes a smug grin, earning a middle finger from Enzo.

"Ki," I say calmly with a small hiding in the corners of my mouth, my eyes already wrinkling from the expression, "I'm not in need of an arm amputation at the moment," I refer to her still gripping my elbow.

"Right, sorry," she lets go of it while the door slides to the side, Theo stepping into the small room, immediately whistling.

"What a beautiful sight!" he grins at Ki and I before plopping down next to Enzo. "Alle ragazze sono cresciute le tette." (The girls grew boobs.)

I frown, not understanding a word, looking at Ki, who suggestively smirks at the boy.

"What did he say?" I ask but she just shakes her head.

Theo flashes Ki a grin, talking somewhat seductively — or it's only the Italian accent. "I miei pantaloni stanno diventando sempre più stretti. Puoi finalmente aiutare?" (My pants are getting tighter and tighter. Can you finally help?)

To that, Ki's face flushes red and Mattheo opposite me frowns with a disgusted expression. "Bloody hell man, I didn't need to know that!"

Ki finally speaks up, not even looking away from Theo, "Right here and now?"

I'm waiting for a kind of explanation, looking both at Theo, Ki, and Mattheo but when no one says anything, I shift my gaze at Enzo who shakes his head with the same look in his eyes as I have in mine; being left out, being the only two who don't understand anything.

Theo then turns to me and says with a small, genuine smile "Sei più bella che mai."

I have, again, no idea what that meant, but I assume it wasn't as... risky as what he's said to Ki. But it sounds beautiful, especially because Theo said this one so gently, even with that thick Italian accent of his. "Translation?" I say finally.

"You are more beautiful than ever," Mattheo says, locking his gaze with mine, answering when Theo and Ki have only opened their mouths, yet to do so, and Enzo turns to him with a facial expression I'd call slightly frustrated. I can't help but smile, biting my lip as I'm met with those shiny brown eyes. He says it as if these were his own words, but that I just shove to the side.

Then I turn to Theo as I shake myself out of my thoughts, still blushing lightly. "You can't complain either," to that, he grins at me, then speaks up, "So, how was summer y'all?"

"Horrible! This bitch kept me outside all summer! Plus you don't want to know what it's like to get woken up by such shit of her leaving for her run every day at five! Five! In the morning!" Ki starts before anyone else could.

"Says the one who actually glued me to my bed..." I retort, making the boys laugh.

We get to hear about Theo's summer in Italy and how he got a girl to blow him for concert tickets — reactions contain such controversial things as "Mate, that's not cool!" and "Fuck man, great deal!"

Matt doesn't say much, we only get a "nothing much happened" and "was with Theo."

As for Enzo, he talks about how he went to France with his father.

"Now about the World Cup," Enzo says quickly after he finishes his report about his summer, leaning a little bit forward and so do Theo and Mattheo as if we were about to let them know about some secrets.

"Which part?" I ask, trying to avoid the incidents with Draco. "Because I mean, that Wronski Feint was amazing and-"

"Not about that," Theo cuts me off but I can see a small smile hiding in the corners of Mattheo's lips as I mention the trick. "About what happened after the match."

We tell the boys what happened, from the start of the Death Eaters causing fire and such, through us losing each other in the crowd to the point where the Dark Mark appears in the sky.

"...and she punched Malfoy in the process," Ki states proudly, squeezing my shoulder, to which the boys' eyes widen.

"You should really consider switching houses," Theo smirks, suggestively wiggling his eyebrows.

"What did he do this time?" Mattheo asks and I'm about to tell him he was simply disrespectful toward half-bloods and muggleborns, which of course was not the exact reason for me to punch him, but the door of the compartment opens, sliding to the side once again by the Head Girl of the new school year.

"Ah, great, almost all of you are here," she starts, looking at Ki, Enzo and then me. "Come with me, we'll inform you about your duties as Prefects, now."

We both nod, getting our bags from the rack overhead and waving goodbye to Theo and Matt. I forgot about this part. I've been excited about this all summer — Ki wasn't because she hates kids but she still liked the idea to have an excuse to be out of bed after curfew — but now I just want to stay here.

As we leave the compartment, I'm following Beatrice close behind. "Who's the other from my house?"

"Cormac McLaggen," she answers with a sigh. I bet she knows him just as well as everyone else — the guy has a reputation for being a pompous prick.

I frown, wanting to just simply end my life here and now, and Ki's snickering can be heard from behind me.

"You're fucked, girl," she starts, an empathetic hand on my shoulder but she's grinning. "And if it's on him, you should take this literally."

Patrolling with Cormac McLaggen is what I'd call exhausting torture; listening to him talk all evening (after the feast, eating until I feel sick and tired of everything, and after the big news of the Triwizard Tournament) about how I should dedicate my first Hogsmeade Saturday to him and how gorgeous I've grown over the summer is tiring and extremely annoying and I swear it's a million times worse than having a Mandrake scream at you from up close.

Turning onto another corridor with Cormac's irritating non-stop chatter, I spot Mattheo — but so does Cormac, the twat. I mean, he's not a twat for noticing a guy clearly out of bed, away from the Dungeons where he should be in his dorm. He's just a twat in general.

"What are you doing here, Riddle?" McLaggen steps forward, blocking my way of walking and seeing Mattheo. He's going to the Astronomy Tower, of course.

"Sleepwalking," Mattheo states, annoyed, making me smile. I can tell just by his voice that he's rolling his eyes. Okay, let's forget about this. I sounded like a creep.

Cormac grabs my arm and starts pulling me back as if defending me, "Come on, Cassandra..."

"...Cassiopeia..." I hear Mattheo correcting him with a snicker, but Cormac clearly doesn't.

"...he's dangerous. I'll keep you safe," the bloke finishes and as he pulls me with greater force, I angrily grab my wand with my other hand, pointing at him from behind.

"Confundo," I call out, causing a pale pastel pink light to hit McLaggen and force him to let go of my arm. He starts to walk away, back to his dorm where I intended to send him.

I turn back, seeing Mattheo still standing there, watching with his big brown eyes sparkling at the little mischief.

"I befriended the devil," he grins at me as I move closer to him.

"Should've sent him to the Black Lake for a date with the Giant Squid," I mutter, taking Mattheo's hand as I start to walk toward the door to the Astronomy Tower. I unlock it and disappear behind it with the boy's warm hand still in mine before anyone can notice us.

"This boy will be the death of me, I swear. If I don't end his life first," I let out a deep sigh, leading Mattheo up the stairs.

"Shouldn't you send me to bed? Or deduct house points?" he tilts his head lightly and I turn my head to look back at him. "Or are you going to beg on your knees to be shagged?" he asks with a suggestive raise of his eyebrows and a grin. I smack his arm with an angelic smile in return.

I immediately let go of his hand as I get this is quite unnatural for him and me — this physical stuff.

"Why have a Prefect friend if not for sneaking you out of bed?" I smirk at him.

"Alright, fair," he laughs softly as we make our way up to the tower.

I stop suddenly — we both only come here when we need some time alone. And I planned to come here after patrolling, anyway.

"Why are you coming here?" I look up at him who's yet to notice I stopped a few steps prior.

"Why are you coming here?" he turns around, looking down at me.

"It's not an answer. And I asked first," I point out with a furrow of my brows.

"I'll tell you if you do too. And if you finally tell me why you broke Malfoy's nose," he stretches his arm out for me to take his hand as an offer, to go up with him and talk.

I look at his hand in front of me, hesitating. Not because I don't trust him and don't want to tell him — but because this physical touch thing is utterly new with him.

"The two things are actually related," I sigh, finally taking his hand. His face lights up slightly which makes me smile a little bit.

"You start, then," he smiles, leading me up to the top.

"The prick disrespected my dad," I tell him as soon as we sit down by the railing, letting our legs down under the metal by the edge of the tower. "See, he's always been a sensitive topic I guess... and Draco told me he would be disappointed..."

I take a moment before continuing, sighing. Godric, why is it so hard to talk about this?

He takes my hand again, squeezing it, to which I smile empathetically.

"...In me. He'd be disappointed if he saw I disrespect our family and such... not following their views. Not following the legacy. Then I hit him when he called dad cowardly."

The words are resonating in my ear. My own words, about how I hit someone. Hit. Someone. I. I hit someone. My actions are only now sinking in; two weeks after it happened.

"I would've done the same," Mattheo looks at me, searching my face, reassuringly rubbing my hand with his thumb, his touch creating a warm sensation on my skin. "I mean, not if he was disrespectful towards my... father, you know. If I were you, I mean. He deserved it."

"But you're a boy," I state.

"And he's your cousin. It's like a... brotherly fight, isn't it? And your family is problematic on it's own so it's not a surprise you can't keep your temper in check," he smirks. His words are true though and I can't deny it. But still, I hurt someone.

"So then, is this why you wanted to come here? Because you hit someone who deserved it?" he looks into my eyes and I shake my head.

"No... it's just... what I saw at the World Cup. That night," I look away for a moment, letting my guard down.

"The... mark?" he says the word with pure disgust, and with a sigh, I nod.

"And the people. They were... you know. His followers," I look back at him. "And I have this feeling that something is up... and I really hope I'm wrong for once. Because as much as a nerd I am, I've read some books and articles on the topic. And I'm just... afraid. Because after more than a decade, it's odd how they all show up all of a sudden."

"I have nightmares," Mattheo says suddenly when I stop talking. "I-I used to have them but I didn't have a single one in a really long time. And those I had before were different. But now... this summer, I had a lot. I was hoping they didn't mean anything and my gut feelings are usually wrong but... after what happened," his voice is a little shaky; I've never seen him this vulnerable and it makes me worry. "I can't be sure anymore."

He looks away, trying to hide his feelings by doing so. I squeeze his hand as his words sink in. He has nightmares, and Death Eaters were at the World Cup, causing chaos, and torturing muggles and muggleborns. Something stinks.

"I'm just kind of scared because... what if something bad happens?" he admits, to my genuine surprise.

"Yeah, mate, I don't have a good feeling about it either," I shake my head, intertwining our fingers for more comfort for the both of us. Strange, this newfound physical comfort with him. But it's definitely something I like and could bear more often.

"And like, the new Dark Arts teacher seems kinda dogdy. His eye scares the shit outta me," he smiles lightly as he looks up from our hands to meet my eyes, trying to enlighten the mood after letting the conversation sink in fully.

"He's the most famous Auror, actually," I laugh. I can't disagree with his reasoning about Moody's eye but I somehow find it fascinating. Strange, but fascinating. Rather grotesque. "I mean, it's kinda cool, he looks like someone who fought against werewolves and vampires and survived."

"But like, what if it has x-ray capability?" he chuckles, making me laugh.

"Then it's something McLaggen would really like to use," I shake my head with a laugh, looking back into his eyes.

"Theo as well," he points out, making me remember what he said on the train.

"Speaking of whom," I start. "What did he tell Ki?"

"My pants are getting tighter and tighter. Can you finally help?" he quotes Theo's exact words with a frown.

My eyes widen and my mouth hangs open. I mean, I get why it made Kiara blush.

"You'd like to hear that from someone too?" he grins, seeing my slight blush in the starlight. "From McLaggen maybe? Or shall I call him McCharming? McDreamy?"

I can't help but almost burst out laughing at his suggestions but he makes me blush embarrassedly at them, just with the whole conversation and where it went.

"McPrick would be perfect for him. Or McICan'tCountUpToTen," I suggest, making him laugh.

Once our laughter dies down, I move a little bit closer to him, leaning on his shoulder, thinking through this extremely long and exhausting day.

"Did Theo really make a move on Ki? Or was it just the causal banter?"

"Dunno. The bloke kinda has a thing for her," he would shrug if my head wasn't on his shoulder.

"Yeah, that one I could tell. How come you speak Italian though?" I point out.

"Theo's mum taught me."

One thing I might have not mentioned before is how after You-Know-Whose disappearance, the Notts took Mattheo in. I don't have many details because Theo doesn't really like to talk about his family, especially not his mum since she died when the boys were young, years before we started Hogwarts. Even the thought of losing mum is painful, of course I don't pressure them into talking about her.

I suddenly remember how he translated Theo's words to me on the train. When he said I was 'more beautiful as ever' and I feel this urge to ask if Theo's words are true. Not to fish for compliments — just to know if he agrees at least a little bit. If he thinks I'm beautiful. At least a little bit. It's strange and I don't know why I'm even thinking this.

He clears his throat after some time, "But if you tell the others about my nightmares I'll put a dung bomb into your bag."

I just smile lightly, nodding, my head still on his shoulder, "Noted."

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Julia Bradbury explores the picturesque Greek islands, starting with Crete, in her new ITV travel series "The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury"

Skiathos and Nikolaki's Swimming Trips will be there, too! Don't miss it! Airs at 8:00 pm, tonight #thegreekislands

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"Charmolipi: a feeling of joy and sorrow" - Fuji GFX 100 from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

Charmolipi is the perfect word and title for this film. It is an old Greek work made up of 'chara' (joy) and 'lipi' (sadness). There is no equivalent word in English, it means a feeling of happiness and sadness at the sad time.

This is the most personal film I have ever made. It was filmed whilst I was on holiday in what has essentially become my second home due to my connection to it, Skiathos. I set out to make a film that explained why I love going there, to show the beauty of this island in the best way I could. I also needed to show why it is a place that can make me profoundly sad and after each visit these two feelings become so entwined it is hard to feel one without the other. That is what the goal of the film was. Events took over though and it became something much more that was planned.

Initially it will feel like a bit of a travelogue, but it really is not. You are meeting "characters" here. Different locations, places, things and cats that all play a big role within the film as it progresses. As I am your eyes I am also a character, there are people in it but they, bar a couple of people, are all very much in the background. There is a reason for this and it's something you will understand by the end.

It is hard to define what specific genre this film is. It is not a documentary but in many ways it is because it is real, it tells a story, an evolving one but it's not a documentary in the traditional; sense. It's a very emotive film and as I mentioned this is very personal; 2 weeks though my eyes feeling what I feel conveyed with beautiful visuals and beautiful music. It is also very rich in natural sound.

There is no voice over and only about 10 words spoken visually on camera. The story is through the images and sound as well as the text that I sprinkle throughout the film.

I hope this film connects with you, it was a labour of love and means the world to me. It also took everything out of me both filming and reliving it again and again and again whilst editing it.

It was filmed with the Fujiflm GFX100 which I borrowed from Fuji UK for the trip. The film is about half handheld and half locked down tripod shots. No fancy pieces of gear. 99% was shot with the 45mm F2.8 and the 110mm F2, with variable NDs from Polar Pro. I did use the 23mm on a couple of cars shots but that was it. The camera was amazing. I loved everything about it. Maybe not the HD 60p as that wasn't very good, but the 4K image is just beautiful. It was all either shot with the Eterna profile or in F-Log and the Eterna LUT. All was modified with additional colour work in Premiere.

Audio was the Rode Video Micro into the camera and in some places the Zoom H2 with stereo shotgun microphone.

All music was from Audio Network through their new monthly subscription service. A full list of the tracks used is a bit further down audionetwork.com

If you could help the charity I would be so grateful. They do such amazing work to keep these beautiful animals fed and healthy. I haven't seen a Greek island with so many healthy looking cats, its a huge credit to them. Their website is skiathos-cats.org

I have made many films in Skiathos now and this is probably my favourite of them, in fact it could one of the films I am most proud of in my career. The Skiathos Kittens series is also very special to me because of the cats that I adopted who feature in it. You can see this series in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list...

All music used is in chronological order:

“Elysian Fields” Bob Bradley, Christopher Wonfor “Bosque Renewed” Christopher Slaski “Near the surface” John Ashton Thomas “Unforseen Consequences” - Paul Mottram “Secret Beauty” Luke Richards “Piscine Dance” John Ashton Thomas “Reflecting" Christopher Slaski “Legacy Unfolds” Amie Doherty “Passage of time” Luke Richards “Starting Over” Amie Doherty “Claire De Lune” Claude Debussy. Arrangement David Tobin, Jeff Meegan, Julian Gallant, Rob Kelly “Falling in Air” Julie Cooper “Moment of Decision” Michael Levine, Bijan Olia, Charles Sicouri “Reunited” Luke Richards “Another Year” Chris Egan “Thoughtful conclusion” John Ashton Thomas

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5 reasons to choose Skiathos for the next Greek adventure

With over 200 islands to choose from, planning for a visit to Greece can appear like an intimidating task - each island offers different things and certainly exploring several within one trip is an excellent way of experiencing this variety. But if you’re brief promptly, Skiathos offers a persuasive selection of activities to match a diverse selection of people.  You can also find out more advice about Skiathos Wedding Tips

Situated in the northwest of the Aegean Sea in Greece, Skiathos is the area of the Sporades archipelago and it is also known as the get-together island of north Greece. It is almost 50 kilometers squared and has over sixty seashores, with island activities which range from drinking water sports, historical trips, shopping and partying. There is certainly something for everybody and we've highlighted our top five reasons to go to below:

1. Fabulous beaches

Skiathos comes with a large number of wonderful seashores and a genuine mixture of from the beaten monitor calm coves (accessible only by vessel), to more lively options with bustling tavernas often accompanied by loud music and waters sports activities. 

Skiathos has a reputation as a celebration island and there may be enough to keep carefully the most avid music enthusiast pleased with nightclubs in Skiathos Town and beach celebrations a regular event in the high season. Little Banana Beach on the west of the island hosts a Weekend night ‘Beach Party’ with a DJ, a lot of cocktails, nibbles and a lot of fun to be enjoyed. Be warned it is a nudist beach by day and there will probably be some eager sunbathers there on the first evening.

Perhaps the most widely known of Skiathos’ beaches is Koukounaries which includes wonderful very soft, golden sand and a good amount of facilities available including water sports, several beach bars, and restaurants and a normal fifteen-minute water taxi to Skiathos Town which is by much the nicest way to visit. There is certainly music and a great, party vibe if you prefer something calmer and less busy one of the quieter seashores like Agia Eleni might be for you.

2. Easy to access

Skiathos advantages from being easy to get at! It is well-linked within Greece itself via an air and ferry network but also from the united kingdom (Bristol, Manchester, and Gatwick international airports) and immediate plane tickets from over twenty Western cities in the summertime, making it ideal for a travel and flop vacation or a far more exciting tour of the Greek islands and mainland.

Thomas Make offer direct plane tickets and provide decent in-flight food service and civilized airline flight times, on arrival into Skiathos it is unlikely to become more when compared to a 25-minute taxi cab ride to what your location is staying as the island is small.

The arrival into Skiathos airport is something of the sight with one of the world's more dramatic landings, in fact, avid plane spotters often gather to view the planes land significantly close to the ocean onto its short runway.

You'll be able to arrive by ferry from the Greek mainland which takes approx two hours and daily sailings. Additionally, it is easy to island-hop around the Sporades islands such as Alonnisos, Skopelos, Skyros and undoubtedly, Skiathos.

3. Travel by sea

Skiathos and even the Greek islands generally give a wonderful chance to explore by sea rather than land. Whilst in the maximum season there could be an array of luxurious superyachts hovering just offshore it's the simple little motorboats that provide adventure and independence without breaking the lender.

Vromolimnos Water sports activities are a fantastic, friendly outfit and also have various vessels for hire (a few of which might require a vessel license). If you like to relax (and be sure you reach to explore the secrets the local people find out about) then additionally there is the choice of guided motorboat tours for eight people using one of their beautiful sailing motorboats. Pods of dolphins are occasionally observed in the bay around Skiathos Town! The crystal-clear waters encircling Skiathos are ideal for diving from the fishing boat and discovering the underwater world or going swimming ashore to a secluded beach it's likely you'll have all to yourself (most are only accessible by sailboat)!

If you'd like something more adventurous numerous water sports activities outfits to provide banana boating, sailing, paddle boarding and scuba to mention a few. In relaxed weather, the underwater presence remains clear right down to 30m below the top making for ideal scuba conditions.

4. Charming tavernas

If you wish to enjoy Greek food at its best, a simple Greek Taverna is just how forward. Some are just accessible by the vessel which increases their elegance and Diamanda Taverna is one particular jewel, it is accessible by land but involves a steep climb down and introduction by vessel is a much better option. Reservation is preferred and there are also parasols and sunlight loungers if you’d prefer to rest off your lunchtime before going home.

Another wonderful option is family-run, Arkos Taverna which is situated on the small, uninhabited island of Arkos just from the eastern end of Skiathos in support of accessible by motorboat. It provides a little but fantastic menu with some amazing seafood in a tranquil and beautiful environment. A snorkel before lunchtime is crucial in the crystal-clear waters.

There's also a lot more accessible tavernas dotted across the coastline which may be accessed via car, so a boat is not essential but certainly adds variety (and lots of fun!).

5. Skiathos port and town

If you'd like some hype then go to Skiathos Town and Slot, lately famed because of its starring role in the Mama Mia film. There is a large choice of restaurants and pubs, including Lo&La which includes an enviable position perched up high about the slot where you can enjoy significant views across to Bourtzi and the Old Harbour. Lo&La provides an Italian menu and they have a well-deserved reputation for providing fresh and delicious flavors in a happy, inviting environment with great people viewing in the interface below.

You'll find so many tourist shops selling the most common tourist gifts of varying quality but nestled among they are some wonderful boutique shops selling anything from beautiful fine art and olive wood gifts (Olive Tree Skiathos will probably be worth a glance) to stylish clothes, try Kalokairi on the old port for Greek, Italian and French fashion.

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"Charmolipi: a feeling of joy with sadness"

Charmolipi is the perfect word and title for this film. It is an old Greek work made up of 'chara' (joy) and 'lipi' (sadness). There is no equivalent word in English, it means a feeling of happiness and sadness at the sad time.

This is the most personal film I have ever made. It was filmed whilst I was on holiday in what has essentially become my second home due to my connection to it, Skiathos. I set out to make a film that explained why I love going there, to show the beauty of this island in the best way I could. I also needed to show why it is a place that can make me profoundly sad and after each visit these two feelings become so entwined it is hard to feel one without the other. That is what the goal of the film was. Events took over though and it became something much more that was planned.

Initially it will feel like a bit of a travelogue, but it really is not. You are meeting "characters" here. Different locations, places, things and cats that all play a big role within the film as it progresses. As I am your eyes I am also a character, there are people in it but they, bar a couple of people, are all very much in the background. There is a reason for this and it's something you will understand by the end.

... If you could help the charity I would be so grateful. They do such amazing work to keep these beautiful animals fed and healthy. I haven't seen a Greek island with so many healthy looking cats, its a huge credit to them. Their website is http://skiathos-cats.org

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One of the most scenic areas of the island is Bourtzi islet, the green peninsula that obviously divides the old from fresh harbor

Skiathos is the most famous island of the Sporadic Complex. It is the ideal destination for family travelers for older people for nature or nightlife lovers for pilgrims and many more. It's the island that unites so many diverse interests that becomes appealing to everyone! The easy access has made Skiathos even more popular. During summer time, many direct flights join this glorious Greek island with nearly all European large cities. Lately, a connection was created with Cyprus and Israel, as well. The prevalence of Skiathos in amounts is just astonishing! In 2018, over 200.000 people arrived from abroad only by airplane. It's thought that the same if not bigger number reflects the travelers arriving from the sea. Can this little island of 50km2 inhabit these visitors? Over the past decades, an important construction has taken place of hotels and resorts, whereas a fantastic number of older buildings in Skiathos town have been renovated to maintain the conventional architecture. Amazing resorts by the sea, in the hills or at the town center are offering memorable experiences to guests from throughout the world and add to the island's amazing standing. The most modern services and facilities are offered and a great number of guests are replicating visitors. But has this prevalence changed this tiny green Sporadic Island? Definitely not. Many elements of it remain intact and unspoiled, shielded by law. To start with, the capital of Skiathos, 

known as Chora or older city retained the traditional structure with little white houses with red tiled roofs, beautiful gardens and stone paved narrow streets. It's built in the shape of an amphitheatre and it is spread across two hills. Stroll about its narrow alleys and respect the air. Pay a visit to the church of AgiosNikolaos along with the clock tower to respect the many breathtaking views of the city and the sanctuary. Wander round the pedestrian shopping street of Papadiamanti to find treasures of special gifts, jewels, clothing, paintings and a lot more. Do not forget to visit Papadiamanti's House, that functions as a museum and has been declared as a historical monument in 1965, from the Ministry of Culture. Papadiamantis was a famous Greek writer, who lived from 1851 - 1911. The house where he was raised and passed off is open to the public for a folklore museum. There the people have the chance to get acquainted with a typical 19th century house and also get to know this renowned author. There is an exhibition of his own books, old editions, original manuscripts as well as an exhibition of his personal belongings, such as his pen and inkwell. Papadiamantis composed all his 180 novels with this pencil and all were sadly declared and published after his death.

One of the most scenic areas of the island is Bourtzi islet, the green peninsula that obviously divides the old from fresh harbor. In 1207 a Venetian fortress was built there, so as to secure the island from the pirates' invasion. This protective measure was not very effective, so Skiathians had decided to move their capital to the most distant and northern part of the island, the"Kastro". Huge walls were built around Kastro and their ruins remain until today. Bourtzi, the old fortress, has become the cultural centre of the island. Many events, such as concerts and theater shows occur during summer and offer a exceptional opportunity to be the crowd in such a historical place beneath the stars and next to the sea. In the Bourtzi, there's also an atmospheric cafe, in which combined with your drinks you soak up the calm and endless waterfront.

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Ολοκληρώθηκε το Skíathos Palace Cup επιτυχημένη διοργάνωση αναφέρει ο Δημαρχος Σκιαθου

Ολοκληρώθηκε το Skíathos Palace Cup επιτυχημένη διοργάνωση αναφέρει ο Δημαρχος Σκιαθου

Μια ακόμη επιτυχημένη διοργάνωση The Skiathos Palace Cup απέδειξε πως η Σκιάθος είναι ιδανικός προορισμός και για ναυταθλητικούς αγώνες ! Ενα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ σε όλους όσους συμμετείχαν στην εξαιρετική διοργάνωση του The Skiathos Palace Cup, Aristea Derveni Trinity Events Ναυτικός Όμιλος Σκιάθου, Kalliopi Efstathiou Skiathos Palace Hotel Skiathos Experience Περιφέρεια Θεσσαλίας! Χαίρομαι πολύ που…

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Hire the best Rent motor yacht from all4yachting.com

In the event that you are keen on Nautical maps Greece, you can begin with Mykonos island. Off the bank of Thessaly, you will locate the green Sporades Islands, whose name signifies "scanty" precisely. Here you will locate the significant bases of Alonissos, Skopelos, Skiathos, and Skyros, just as a beguiling gathering of more modest islets.

Regardless of whether you are an admirer of jumping, searching for unadulterated fun, or an admirer of long strolls, these terrains won't frustrate you: because of their assortment, they can fulfill each sort of explorer. You can likewise add fun purchase leasing Daily cruises Greece.

The scene of the Sporades will without a doubt give you life-changing feelings - impressive stretches of white sand washed by clear turquoise waters, and, out of sight, huge green mountains and little houses settled on the inclines of the slopes. A stunning perspective that will make your Mega yacht charter!

The route bowl is ideal for a calm Greece yacht contract in light of the fact that the region is protected and somewhat breezy. Numerous proposals of flotilla rentals are likewise offered on this ocean: ideal for mariners who need certainty, the flotillas permit you to lead your boat while being encircled by experts. It's additionally an occasion to meet ocean sweethearts from varying backgrounds.

The Sporades, the peaceful islands:

On board your Catamaran charter Greece rental, you will have a lot of time to take as much time as is needed and anchor off Kopelos to jump to find its seabed.

At long last, to completely appreciate the excellence and variety of Skyros, treat yourself to a stop on the northern piece of the island, populated and green vegetation, prior to traveling south, bone-dry and abandoned: the differentiation is striking.

The Dodecanese, the multi-faceted archipelago:

In spite of the fact that "Dodecanese" signifies "twelve islands", there are no under 160 islands and islets that make up this archipelago, the southernmost of Greece. Recruit the best Motor yacht contract from all4yachting.com and find the same number of islands as you can.

Leros, Nissiros, Rhodes, Symi, and Tilos, to give some examples, have a rich legacy coming about because of the social blending of the various developments that lived there.

You can likewise find this archipelago from the Turkish coast on board a Gulet charter. By and large wooden, at least 20m long, these boats are leased with a group.

There are a few classes, contingent upon your cravings and your spending plan. You can lease them at the lodge, or privatize one for a voyage with companions or family.

Visit our site – all4yachting.com and find our on location offers for lavish yachts. We likewise bargain in Boats for sale.

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7 Professional Tips for Planning your Destination Wedding

I started preparing my location wedding celebration as well as I'll be sincere ... after hours of scanning photos online, it was virtually difficult to inform one coastline photo from the following. 24% of millennials are choosing a destination wedding event so it's worth your time to look right into it! As a past destination wedding celebration new bride myself as well as now a travel professional, I've assembled my leading 7 suggestions for newly engaged couples. Before continue reading also check skiathos marriages

Discover a Travel Professional that concentrates on Destination Weddings

Conserve yourself time and go straight to the specialists. Choose a Travel Consultant who specializes in destination weddings. They will attach you with the right people and also stroll you via the process. They will certainly make suggestions based upon your "must-haves", wedding event budget plan, and also a vision for your day. I keep in mind when I initially satisfied my travel specialist (one of my travel besties now). I had this frustrating feeling of relief, I understood I can trust her. She paid attention to our dream as well as aided match us with the excellent property. She made it very easy and fun to plan a wedding. Precisely what I was seeking. Currently, I get to put on that hat as well as meet freshly engaged couples! Find an agent that receives sophisticated training from the resorts themselves. A couple of certifications to look for consist of WOW (Wedding celebrations on Water) Specialist, GIWC (Gourmet Inclusive Wedding Event Professional), AM Resorts Master Agent, Sandals/Beaches Certified Agent, Destination Expert Programs and also more. They will have the added value and also knowledge of that destination.

Selecting the Perfect Destination

A traveling specialist's task is to research study AND visit locations very first hand. We stay at home, fulfill the wedding event coordinators, consume the food, sleep in the beds, consume the red wine ... it's difficult to work but a person has to do it! We get online and in-person training in wedding events and also honeymoons.

The time it Right

See to it to consider the weather condition. Many exotic destinations have a stormy season with storm capacity, depending on the time of year. I would certainly suggest the shoulder months of April-May as well as November-December. This is the lowest season for resorts so prices are commonly lowered. A high period can bring high rates and also crowded resorts. You will wish to secure your place as well as established the wedding date 10-12 months beforehand so visitors can prepare as well as save for the trip.

Protecting the Best Value

Group traveling has rewards. If you are preparing a wedding, pick homes that will certainly consist of a wedding celebration coordinator to assist you in all the information for your unique day. A free pair's massage therapy or enchanting supper on the beach is a great included worth for a romantic trip with your liked one.

Review Wedding Celebration Demands

Several of my couples choose to do a symbolic event if they are obtaining wed in another country. In certain countries, you will certainly obtain your lawful wedding certificate in Spanish and also after that have to try to locate a location in the US to get that translated. It's fairly usual for couples to obtain wed at home before or after they leave for the location to save cash.

Wedding Event Bundles and also Additions

It is essential to take into consideration wedding event bundles when preparing for your special day. Some residential properties will certainly also provide a complimentary wedding celebration or free nights for the couple. Not all locations concentrate on wedding celebrations so you can find yourself paying the gills for your wedding when you can have conserved big dollars. I planned my wedding for half the cost of the at-home function we held when we returned. I assume couples today are beginning to realize they can prepare a location wedding event for a fraction of the expense of an at-home celebration. Plus, your loved ones will be making memories to last a lifetime! The various other wonderful part is that you have an entire week to make memories together, instead of simply 1 brief day.

Make it Remarkable for your Guests

Your guests have taken a trip from afar to be there for your wedding. Find ways to amaze them and say thank you! Individualized cups, sunglasses, or beach bags are a fun means to establish your team apart at the resort. Some couples host a personal welcome occasion for everybody to be familiar with each other. Surprise your visitors with a sundown boat cruise. Personalize welcome bags for all the guests and also welcome them when they arrive at home.

As a past location wedding celebration new bride myself and also currently a travel consultant, I have compiled my leading 7 referrals for newly involved pairs.

Choose a Traveling Expert who specializes in destination weddings. A couple of credentials to look for include WOW (Wedding celebrations on Water) Specialist, GIWC (Premium Inclusive Wedding Event Specialist), AM Resorts Master Agent, Sandals/Beaches Certified Representative, Destination Professional Programs as well as extra. If you are planning a wedding event, pick buildings that will consist of a wedding celebration organizer to help you with all the details for your unique day. Not all locations specialize in weddings so you might discover yourself paying out the gills for your wedding when you could have saved huge dollars.

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Tips to Make Traveling Easier for Your Wedding Event Guests

Pairs usually do not realize that taking a trip for a wedding celebration can be hard for guests. While loved ones who live an hr or two away may have no troubles going to, getting on an aircraft or making a lengthy drive includes a whole collection of logistics to take into consideration. Out-of-town guests deal with the cost of hotels, plane tickets, and also various other transportation costs. They may likewise need to take into consideration taking some time off from work. All this is not to state that you must move the area of your wedding event to attempt to make everyone delighted. At the end of the day, you make a decision where you wish to have your best wedding event. If you do end up having plenty of guests taking a trip from afar, here are 9 pointers to assist make travel much easier for them! You can also check Skiathos marriages

1. Let them recognize well beforehand

If a lot of your guests will be traveling, you'll desire to send them at least 6 months in advance of time, potentially previously. Your save-the-dates as well as invites must also include the link to your wedding internet site so they can have all of the important travel information in advance of time.

2. Have your wedding event at a resort

If you're having a destination wedding, selecting a resort or resort as your wedding celebration venue is commonly the most sensible option. Not only does it make planning less complicated, but you obtain the incentive of being able to provide simple holiday accommodations for every one of your visitors. If you know most of your guests will be traveling much for the occasion, a resort wedding can be a good choice even if your wedding event isn't taking place in some unique, far-flung location.

3. Book a hotel block or guesthouse

If you have the capacity, reserving a hotel block for your guests is a great gesture. If you have just a couple of guests traveling from afar, it may be much more cost-effective to lease a guest home through a service like Airbnb. If you're reserving a hotel block or visitor house, make certain your guests have all the info on your wedding event site or app so they can take benefit with a minimum of aggravation.

4. Aid your visitor to discover the best resort deals with a Reservation Aide

For those who aren't able to book holiday accommodations for all their guests, providing them hotel recommendations can still be an excellent aid. An also much easier method to help guests find the ideal offers on hotels in the location is to use Delight's reservation aide tool.

5. Suggest (or arrange) tasks

Recommending things for out-of-town guests to do during their remain is another wonderful motion. If you have the moment, it can be great deals of fun to arrange an occasion such as a hike or wine sampling to invest added time with your liked ones. Even if you aren't able to be there, you can offer your visitors great deals of recommendations for restaurants, trips, and also tasks. Simply use your wedding web site to provide all the information they require!

6. Make sure they're part of the practice session supper

For any wedding event, having a practice session supper is a terrific method to invest high-quality time with your enjoyed ones. You may believe you'll reach hang around with everybody on the wedding, however with between the photos, the ceremony, and the dancing, the couple are seldom able to invest greater than a couple of minutes with guests separately Ensuring your out-of-town visitors are welcomed to the rehearsal supper is a fantastic way to reveal your appreciation for them making the trip to be a part of your big day.

7. Acknowledge their initiative, individually.

Make sure to acknowledge guests that have taken a trip far in your wedding speeches. If you can, acknowledge every person individually instead of lumping all out-of-town guests together.

8. Provide your guests keepsakes

The large event will be remarkable enough by itself, of course, yet the wedding prefers that act as keepsakes of the area along with the occasion can be a nice touch. This could be something unique from the location or spending for a wedding celebration weekend trip for your visitors.

9. Whatever you do, make sure they have all the required information!

Have a visitor interaction plan prepared so your guests will not be clambering to obtain in touch with you while you're busy with the last prep work. And also if your guest is going to be navigating an unknown place, a wedding application can make it also easier to obtain the info they require on the go.

If you recognize most of your visitors will certainly be taking a trip much for the occasion, a resort wedding celebration can be a good selection even if your wedding isn't taking area in some unique, remote area.

If you have just a few guests taking a trip from afar, it may be more economical to rent out a guest home via a solution like Airbnb. If you're reserving a resort block or visitor home, make certain your guests have all the information on your wedding web site or app so they can take advantage of a minimum of irritation.

Make certain to acknowledge guests who have taken a trip far in your wedding event speeches. Have a visitor communication strategy all set so your visitors will not be rushing to get in touch with you while you're hectic with the last preparations.

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On a cloudy day, pay a visit to Skiathitiko Spiti (Skiathos house), an individual family effort to create a living history of the traditional house, significant daily activities and social events of our ancestors -located next to Borzoi bar restaurant-