Day 187
The truth is, I just want to scream very loudly, and sell all my worldly goods, and move to Agios Nikolaos. We got back very late last night. One delay… Continue Reading
Browsing Tag: holidays
Day 186
The swallows (I think they’re swallows) here in Agios Nikolaos are in kamikaze mode this morning, dive-bombing the balconies, looking for their nests under the roof tiles, and aborting at… Continue Reading
Day 185
It had, of course, totally passed me by that I have now been writing this daily for over half a year. The truth is that I didn’t really think I’d… Continue Reading
Day 183
Sweltering today. Even the breeze with the occasional sharp gust is hot. Thank God for the shade. I’ve always said it’s the shade that makes the heat bearable, even enjoyable…. Continue Reading
Day 181
Last night was prosecco night. We sat outside in the strengthening wind in G’s place, and watched the waves thrash against the harbour wall under the fish restaurants and rebound… Continue Reading
Day 177
We stayed up too late last night because we’d got a bit tired of all the same faces in the full-board hotel, faces we don’t actually much speak to because… Continue Reading
Day 173
So we’re sitting on a beach, me under a semi-transparent parasol, and M in the full brunt of the sun, and it’s very very hot. Giorgios from the restaurant behind… Continue Reading
Day 171
I am finding it impossible this morning to find words to describe how I feel right now that don’t sound mundane or whingeing. Sitting in the garden just now with… Continue Reading
Day 170
Always chasing things. My stomach is decidedly on edge about going away, and there are still so many things I need to get done before I feel ready to go…. Continue Reading
Day 165
I’m not very focused today (except work, I hasten to add). The last two nights have been what I call insomnia nights, and I’m dog-tired, and don’t actually understand why… Continue Reading