The Norwegians might have been here all winter (or not, thinking about it their catamaran might have been, but they can fly to meet it now). I have had a couple of 'foreign to Greece' yacht-living friends stuck in weird places (Pylos for example) because that is where they chose to winter over and ended up not being able to leave to resume their summer plans to move eastwards when they had intended. Your bay on the other hand would not have been a tiresome place to be confined to.
New Zealand has been put on a lot of "allowed" countries to visit, but the government is actively discouraging anyone here from traveling overseas. I love the way your photos look so summery (is that a word? LOL) :)
I am so envious of your gorgeous blue sky and warm sunshine. No wonder you are seeing so many incomers. I would be one of them if I was brave enough, although our island wouldn't let me back in if I went overseas!
Summers here and so's a week of rain
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The weather forecast predicts a week of solid rain. This morning we have
both rain *and* a thick sea fog. What the Italian tourists must make of
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Le joli mois de mai
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May (*fais ce qu'il te plaît*) seems to me to be one of the rainiest months
in this part of France. That goes against the conventional wisdom that says
May...
Herbs and Kiwifruit
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ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, I LIKE TO GIVE MY HERB POTS A CLOCKWISE QUARTER TURN TO
HELP THEM GROW MORE EVENLY.
AFTER SOME GARDEN POTTERING I BEGAN SORTING THROUGH ...
Cathedral.
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I came across this photo recently in a newspaper article about 'best places
to live in the UK'. I didn't bother to read the article.
I was instantly re-...
Birthday girl
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Yesterday we celebrated Brianna’s birthday
She’ll be six on Friday
I love how close the girls are. Grandma is so proud of them
Today is orthodo...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCHER
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HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY
ARCHER!
HAVE AN AWESOME DAY
DARLING.
*It is another lovely day out there!*
*Crisp and cold, but otherwise... nice.*
*Stew didn'...
Latest Polytunnel Veggie Pictures.
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I took some photos of what's growing in the polytunnel at the moment:
Potatoes 🥔 nearly ready to flower.
Runner beans. I sowed far too many. So I will...
What Day Is it?
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I’m working until Monday morning, overtime money which will come in handy.
And. I’ve just got up with a mug of coffee
I will leave for work early as I need...
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Red
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One of the local art galleries in one of the main streets in town - they
sell artwork, portrait photography etc. After checking out their photos I
thi...
Springtime
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Incredible blue skies and sunshine today. Lots of the stuff, it surely
feels like we are slap in the midst of summer with this 86 degree heat.
Flowers ar...
Imperfect life
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Today I have my literature class so will be off to the university at 9.
It is a dull morning with 100% chance of rain. That is how weather
forecasts a...
May came in like a LION!!!
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Monday was a beautiful day. Neighbours were out doing yard work, mowing
lawns . I noticed that I had one little crocus in my flower bed and
probably ab...
Screams Before Silence(YouTube)
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I think I failed to copy the video. It is on YouTube. Look for it. It's
hard to watch but it's important. Especially to some anti-Semitic women
around here...
BUSY SUNDAY
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We used to be on a power plan (electricity) that gave us 30 cents a litre
off petrol every month. This came to an end in January and we are now on a
plan ...
Service
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Note left under the bowls....
Dear Hoomans
Service standards in this diner have dropped off a cliff. It's 2030 hours
and I've been waiting ages to have...
Spring
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This spell of cold weather is getting tiresome; a blast of Arctic air
streaming from the north down the east coast has created bitterly cold
conditions. ...
Happy Earth Day- Look who I Found!
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I spent quite a bit of time outside today cutting back perennials, edging
part of one bed, doing a bit of weeding, moving the cat…
I almost didn’t see t...
Drivers just wanna be first........
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This is my signature meme for drivers, haha. I remember drivers
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tailgate. Bu...
In memory of George
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In 2007, a 9-year-old Jack Russell Terrier called George died after
protecting 5 local children from an attack by two pit bulls. He was given a
posthum...
Sinking of the SS Ventnor
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The SS Ventnor leaving Westport in 1901
The SS Ventnor was built in Glasgow, Scotland in 1901 for Gow, Harrison and
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have been bothered to write to you. Oh no. It is because words have been
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Mincemeat and Quince
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The days are getting shorter and the trees are beginning to shed their
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I write. I create. I observe and record my life, after 40 years, in Greece. I love to create either with my handy craft, cooking or writing. Freeform always. Keep it simple, keep the interest, make it useful. I write about my garden sometimes, my grandchildren and the different culture and traditions. My New Zealand up bringing was so different from this way of life that I do truly feel like an alien at times. Greece is home but so is my kiwi 'homeland'. I am a citizen of both and an alien in both.
The Norwegians might have been here all winter (or not, thinking about it their catamaran might have been, but they can fly to meet it now). I have had a couple of 'foreign to Greece' yacht-living friends stuck in weird places (Pylos for example) because that is where they chose to winter over and ended up not being able to leave to resume their summer plans to move eastwards when they had intended. Your bay on the other hand would not have been a tiresome place to be confined to.
ReplyDeleteNew Zealand has been put on a lot of "allowed" countries to visit, but the government is actively discouraging anyone here from traveling overseas.
ReplyDeleteI love the way your photos look so summery (is that a word? LOL) :)
I am so envious of your gorgeous blue sky and warm sunshine. No wonder you are seeing so many incomers. I would be one of them if I was brave enough, although our island wouldn't let me back in if I went overseas!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos that I try not to envy :-)
ReplyDeleteI like the look of that Norwegian Cat'. I really should have learned how to sail.
ReplyDeletewow that is an amazing view! I sure would like to be out on that boat.
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