By Em Barry
To be truthful, I did not expect to have the opportunity to write another blog entry. At this point, I’ve gotten a little over two weeks of the Paros experience and nearing completion of my main project.
Paros itself is a beautiful island, but I can totally get the “tourist-ification” of the main areas. Being as this is my first time here, and I am a tourist as well, I don’t feel like I can say much on this topic. The world is rapidly progressing, and with COVID restrictions being lifted, it will only continue in full force. Change in all aspects is inevitable.
It’s been enjoyable to get to know some of the local street cats. You can tell when one is well taken care of, and each one typically has a household/shop that takes care of them. The two nearest to our workplace are Dwight, the mostly blind but sweet calico, and Spaghetti-o, the big, laid-back tabby. In between 3D work, I would take breaks to go find and get some pets in. Dwight is often right outside, but she’s been hit or miss this past week because of a frequent pet dog. Spaghetti-o is down the street and likes to hang out around the Pirate Bar. I keep wanting to call him Pirate. His real name is Liam, but I think our name for him is better. Then, of course, there are the villa cats, Concrete, Cement, and her kittens’ Pebble, Clay, and Granite.
Having this hands-on experience with being at the place you’re 3D modeling is truly something else. I was able to take tons of photos of things I needed and can still walk back over there whenever I want to get more or see something up close. Well, as long as it isn’t locked behind a gate. I’ll be glad to be done with the reconstruction of the 100 Door Church, but it is nice to get compliments from everyone on how nice it’s looking.
I’m looking forward to being back home in the states, but this was a great experience.