Epiphany is the annual event when the local priest goes around to members of the Ithaki community, blessing their homes. It is also the time of the year when strapping young lads (and of late, also strapping young gals) dive into the waters around Ithaki to retrieve the cross that is thrown by the priest. This year I got up early enough to get to Kioni for more than one pic only to find that the strapping young boys of the community obviously stayed in bed and only the water shy ventured out. No one dove in this year. In Frikes, it was another story. Gerasimos and friend weren't afraid of a little cold. Luckily the weather was quite mild and dry after a full day of rain yesterday. Enjoy the pics of Epihany 2009.