Things that make me go ummm.....

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

I haven't read the book, but I plan to. But in the meantime, if you haven't already, rent the movie. It's a full week rental at Blockbuster but with their no late fee policy, the length of the rental is irrelevant cause it's still the same price as their 2-day rentals. Anyway, or do what I did - buy it on previously viewed for $12 so you can watch it endlessly.

It's a lovely story about friendship and life. The actresses are fabulous. Touching moments with a silly premise but it works. For anyone who has a friend in their life who can liven the saddest day, lift the lowest spirits, humour the ordinary and simply understand, you will understand the movie and fall in love with it as I did.

There are four main storylines that follow the summers of four best 16-year old friends but the lessons are applicable to all ages.

It's also one of those movies with quite a female-led soundtrack so I shall be listening to these tunes in my car feeling oh so empowered.

Oh, and did I mention that one of the stories is set on Santorini and involves a hot Greek boy?!?! Perhaps.... that connected me to the movie too!


This is the view of the caldera that Lena's room opens up to. One of these homes probably was used as the setting for the grandparent's home...




By the way, that isn't me on the donkey, in case you were confused :) The donkey was probably wandering through the same laneways I wandered, walking up the same steps I explored.



This is a faraway view of the harbour where the fishy action took place, the old port of Fira. If you look really closely, you'll see some of the same building in those scenes down by the harbour.


I do gasp and giggle with excitement when I see the familiar scenery of Santorini on the screen, that's just part of the appeal of the movie. Plus the story is romantic...what can I say, it strikes a soft spot in my heart.

Note to self: I should have spent more time down by the harbour and less time at the cafe and bar...