It’s been hard work selling at the beach in Almyrida today. The strong Cretan winds returned with a vengeance, causing me, as usual, all manner of problems! However, I am not one for giving up easily and so I simply rose to the challenge. Continue reading
During summertime I don’t see as much of my friends as I’d like to. This is because we are all busy working the season to earn a living for the winter months too. Because we live in a ‘holiday’ environment, everybody’s work relates in some way or another to the tourist season. Continue reading
The same Day my Mum left Crete, my friend Lisa came back for a visit. Lisa used to live in Crete and we became good friends through shared circumstances – we were both single! Continue reading
My Mum came to stay with me and I have had two whole weeks of quality time with her. It’s been a real chance for her to be a part of my life here in Crete and to see for herself how well my business is running. Continue reading
The wind has continued to blow strongly and this week there has been the added problem of threatening thunderstorms. Having checked several weather websites I decided to opt for my usual Friday stint to sell on the beach. Continue reading
Talking of life not always being a ‘bed of roses’, I have been having a nightmare during my last few selling days on the beach! Continue reading
My sister, Leonie returned to Cyprus and the following day another sister, Annette and her husband Ian came to stay for a week. So I have not really had a minute to myself to write this blog. Continue reading
I have been mega busy this past week and there are never enough hours in a day for me. What I really, really want is a cook and a cleaner! Now I must find time to write this Blog!
Hey… but I love it! I love my summer life in Crete,the selling on the beach, meeting tourists from past and present, enjoying the busy nights of wining and dining…. What a full and contented life I lead! Continue reading
I am back home again after a thoroughly enjoyable exhibition in the Old Mosque on Chania Harbour front. Continue reading
It is 7pm on Easter Sunday and I have just returned from a veritable ‘Feast’ held at my close friends’, Derek and Jackie’s home in Litsarda. There were 14 of us in all and we had a lovely time sitting outside chatting, eating and drinking all afternoon. It was so relaxing! Continue reading