Thursday 4 February 2021

Turning Right





Where to walk.  No beach bar any more and all the other signs point to small churches in the area


The fertile plain called Fousa with its olives and grapes 



Everyone is pruning olives just now and burning the smaller branches. The bigger ones are cut up to keep the houses warm


There are always a few goats around. 


Another view on my walk


We have covid cases on the island now and the police are finally making checks.  A motorcycle cop passed me on my walk today but didn't stop me 

We have heard they are finally making checks around town and dishing out 300euro fines for not wearing masks or having the right permit. They are also issuing fines to people gathering with their friends outside the coffee shops. The cafes are open for take-aways.

I'm happy now to walk alone up here in the hills

 

26 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear you have Covid on the Island. I enjoyed your walk.

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    1. We were all in a happy little bubble. Not so happy any more 😟

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  2. Great walk. It feels like we are in a world war and nobody knows when it will end.

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    1. It sure is going on and on. I hope to hell the end is nigh

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  3. I hope they manage to contain the Covid and can restore some freedoms again if they can isolate the cases and stop it spreading around. Enjoy your walks - it looks peaceful.

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    1. It seems to be on the uptake again dammit and too close for comfort now. I shall keep walking

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    1. You know all about it. Living on an island doesn't mean you're isolated and safe

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  5. Best place to be in the countryside, until they stop that!
    Briony
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    1. I'm glad we live out of town. Lots and F fresh air!

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  6. Your walk looks beautiful...I am ready for it to warm up enough to walk outside instead of on my treadmill!
    Sorry to hear about Covid infections on the island....stay safe!

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    1. We are having wonderful warm days at the moment. Blue skies and sunshine. Keeps the spirits up

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  7. Sorry to hear covid has returned, best to enjoy your solitary walks. You see some wonderful views.

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    1. I am a little tired of the same views everyday but there is some variation, left, right, up or down, forest or fields

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  8. Your walk is so very different to here in NZ! Such a different lifestyle where you are, I enjoy reading about your life.

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    1. Just as I enjoy so much reading of your life! It brings back great memories and enjoyment as I get to see the country and those beautiful beaches thru kiwi eyes

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  9. Thanks for taking us on a walk. I love that there are always goats around. :) -Jenn

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    1. Often I can hear them but can't see them in the thick bushes. Amazing where they can penetrate

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  10. I'm sorry to hear that the virus is spreading again. When will this wretched thing leave us alone!!

    Am I supposed to be pruning my Olive tree now?

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    1. It's pruning time here so I suppose it's pruning time over there . Our little olive tree in the yard is one year old. Still too small but old enough to have a few olives . Not that I can see any yet

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  11. That's a big fine, do you have many cases there?

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    1. Athens is the hot bed and people are too-ing and fro-ing. We've had a handful of cases, as far as we know thru the grapevine

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  12. I really like to see your photos from the morning walks. The landscape here is a bit similar but unfortunately without the sea.

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    1. I do enjoy the sea now and again. Weekend walks I think will be at the beach for a change

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  13. Oh, I am sorry to hear your island has covid cases. So many appear to be so lax about taking precautions. I shudder to think what would happen here if Covid got loose.

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  14. Are you becoming as agile as a mountain goat with all these walks, Linda? Do you stick to roads, or do you wander off along tracks and through fields? Stay safe - and send us some of your warm weather, please!

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