The journey to Ithaca - from Katerina Nikoltsou

[Marie Wintzer]

The words of Constantine Cavafy have inspired Katerina to make this absolutely FAB booklet. The gift of a poem delicately wrapped in precious textures.

When you start your journey to Ithaca,
then pray that the road is long,
full of adventure, full of knowledge.

[...] Do not fear the Lestrygonians
and the Cyclops and the angry Poseidon.

[...] Stop at Phoenician markets,
and purchase fine merchandise, 
[...] buy as many pleasurable perfumes as you can;
visit hosts of Egyptian cities,
to learn and learn from those who have knowledge.

[...] It is better to let it last for long years;
and even to anchor at the isle when you are old,
rich with all that you have gained on the way,
not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches.

This is about the soul's inner journey, the bumps and turns along the long road. Gaining wisdom at each step, each encounter. I really like this poem, there is something so deliciously Greek about it (maybe the word Ithaca?), something reminiscent of the Odyssey.
I love the fact that it is typewritten, and the original Greek version printed on opaque paper, gently contrasting with the sandpaper islands. Lucky me again, I will cherish this, thank you Katerina!

[Marie Wintzer]

Yeey, I'm so happy it got featured, thank you so much!!