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We took time out to enjoy a summer's evening
Saturday night everyone goes
'downtown'
So this seaside taverna was pleasantly full but not packed.
It is called by locals 'Sophia's taverna', one of the last with seasonal greek food and good prices. Sophia has the cheapest, and the best, Greek salad on the island.
Last year it was 5.50, this year it's 6 euros.
Down on the cosmopolitan islands of Myconos or Santorini (which is renown for its local tomatoes grown on volcanic rock) a greek salad goes for 14 or 15 euros.
Our dinner companion, keeping us company from the next table.
I thought he was an Alaskan malamute but he's some kind of husky. A gentle giant. He got a lot of attention from the waiters and other eaters. I wasn't the only one taking a photo
Full moon over Poros harbour.
The lights are from the mainland village opposite
We have given up on our water pipes. the last geyser was fixed on Monday. By Tuesday morning they had burst again in two different places. There are worse leakages elsewhere and we are 'on the list'.
Meanwhile the Mayor is asking us to be careful with water usage.
It looks very inviting there, sitting out under the stars eating good food and drinking wine.
ReplyDeleteIt's chilly here again and due to rain soon. Sigh ....
We are having very hot and humid weather. Turns me into a zombie
DeleteOh, my on the water issue! Is it that the piping is old and needs replacing?
ReplyDeleteYour night out sounds lovely. It is super hot here, right at 100 degrees F every day for the last few, and no cooler temps in the near future. We get out early (6:30am, ugh) take the dog out, then water the garden. I do enjoy the backyard for a few hours before the sun peeks over the roof.
The water pipes are old and probably not the best material.
DeleteYou have hotter temperatures than us. But life sounds much the same. All work has to be done early morning and gardens have to be watered everyday
Great atmospheric pictures Linda. Funny because normally I am well into moons but this week until today it has not effected me. Now I feel much stronger tonight so I will take a look outside later. I took a trip to see the Turkish boys tonight for a kebab. That's a good start.
ReplyDeleteThe moon was very bright for several nights. This is the first I've managed a decent photo of one
DeleteLooks like the perfect end to a lovely day
ReplyDeleteThe photos I’m sure don’t do it justice
Sounds like major works are needed. Wonder how long before that will actually happen
Major works are programmed we are told. I too wonder when that will be
DeleteSounds like a relaxing night out, love your dinner companion.
ReplyDeleteHe was a big furry dog with a sympathetic face. We didn't ask what his name was. Just called him 'dog' lol
DeleteLove the ‘this table is reserved’ chairs tilted forward- your photos have a very Mediterranean look about them. Warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are very mediterranean. Very inviting!
DeleteGet the water folk to check the pressure gauge, it should be on 6 not 60.
ReplyDeleteThey apparently turned the water pressure down up at the mains so there wouldn't be any more breaks. That was months , and many new leakages, ago
DeleteHow wonderful that you can go to the sea in the evening. That's what I'm missing here.
ReplyDeleteI like to hear the lapping of the waves on the shore but it is often too calm for that.
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend a summer evening - makes up a little for those unbearable hot daytime temperatures.
ReplyDeleteOften we sit there hoping for a little breeze. Evenings aren't always cooler but you can always paddle in the water
DeleteYour Canine dining companion looks a character. I hope they gave it a doggy bag to take home.
ReplyDeleteThey were eating a big steak with a juicy bone. He could smell it!!
DeleteWater water everywhere but none is left to drink.
ReplyDeleteThe mayor has told us don’t despair, there’s beer aplenty, I think
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