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ELO UND A
Crete is her spiritual,
physical and emotional
refuge. From the
minute she lands here,
she always feels very
healthy and happy.
Recently, it came out as a graphic novel in French and filming the Greek TV version of “The Island” back in
I am discussing it with a theatre producer for a possible 2011. And that was an amazing view! Straight on to
stage production, while it continues to be published Spinalonga. A perfect window with a view!
in several dozen languages. And my involvement with Do you have a special route that adore to follow when you
Lepra – the philanthropic organization that helps people visit the island?
who have leprosy (still a few million mostly in India and Yes, I do really adore Crete. It is my spiritual, physical
Bangladesh) is ongoing. and emotional refuge. I think Crete has an extraordinary
Gill Smith’s rich illustrations offered shape and colors to our energy. From the minute I land there, I always feel very
imagination. Did they meet your own imagination about healthy and happy. The landscape, the sea and the people
Maria and her environment? give me huge happiness.
Yes! Very much. I think her illustrations perfectly capture If you could take something in your suitcase to remind you
the passion −“pathos”− of their situation and the beauty of Agios Nikolaos and Lasithi, what would that be?
of Crete too. They are beautifully coloured and have Oregano – I always buy big packets of it for myself and
real emotion. I chose Gill from a large number of other my friends. It is the true scent of Crete for me. I pack
illustrators – and I am really happy with that choice. She some oil, as well, if I have space.
was wonderful to work with and very talented. Do you have a new plot in my mind for your next book?
If you could describe your favorite window with a view, what Yes. I am finishing the first draft soon and it will be
that would be? out in the autumn in English. It has a Greek theme © BILL WATERS
I once stayed at The Domes of Elounda when we were of course! •
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