Man Made Tunnels Most Sundays we like to walk with the Zakynthos Walking Group, a walking group that is run by a nice chap called Derek. We have lived on Zakynthos for many years, but Derek has shown us parts of the island we would never have seen without him. So thank you Derek! Last weeks walk ... [ Read More ]
Archives for January 2016
Feeling Intrigued
A Visit to Some Tunnels Has Left Us Intrigued Every Sunday we meet up as part of the Zakynthos Walking Group and explore the island. The group leader, Derek, has shown us parts of the island that we would never have seen if it weren't for him. He's not only shown us the off the beaten track ... [ Read More ]
5 Reasons Why You Should Holiday In Zakynthos
5 Good Reasons Why You Should Holiday In Zakynthos For anyone who doesn't know, Zakynthos is one of the largest of the Greek Islands situated in the Ionian sea. It really is a beautiful Island boasting several holiday resorts, and plenty of out of resort accommodation in the form of private villas ... [ Read More ]
You Want Me To Go Where?
She Can't Speak... But her eyes say it all... She is not going outside without putting up some resistance. This picture was taken at just after six thirty on a cold morning this week. When I get up in the morning, the dogs get up too and (usually) quite happily go outside to do their ... [ Read More ]
It’s Winter In Zakynthos!
It's Winter In Zakynthos! It's been a longtime coming, but winter is finally here! Up until a couple of weeks ago the weather here had been springlike, with warm days and chilly nights, but this week all that has changed. It is now officially winter in Zakynthos. The fire is being ... [ Read More ]
Sweet Sixteen
Sweet Sixteen This week has been an extremely manic week, but it's not all been serious stuff as my youngest turned sixteen this week (although turning sixteen, is quite serious business, I suppose!). Yes, as of this week my youngest 'child' is now sweet sixteen, although I am sure there will be ... [ Read More ]
What A Busy Week!
What A Busy Week! This week has been manic. The children's passports needed renewing, so we've been running round for that, Gregs needs a his own medical book and my driving licence is due to expire, so I've been applying for a Greek one. Sounds easy? Not so... Also this week we celebrated my ... [ Read More ]
Thanking All Blog Hop Hosts
My Intentions Were Good... I had planned to share this post with the world last week, but as you might have guessed that never happened. Getting back into any routine after Christmas has been a nightmare, and blogging is no different, so lasts week planned post is now this weeks. Many of us ... [ Read More ]
The Cats Are Looking Good
The Cats Are Looking Good Sorting through the few hundred photographs I've taken on my new camera this week (most of which I ditched), I was pleasantly surprised at how a few of the photographs turned out. This week I have spent a considerable amount of time getting familiar with the camera. ... [ Read More ]
Nikon D3200: My Very First ‘Grown Up’ Camera
My New Nikon D3200 This Christmas I was a very lucky lady as I received my very first DSLR camera. It is something I've wanted for a while, but knowing that they aren't cheap I happily made do with my nifty little Nikon point and shoot camera; which I might add, I have always been very pleased ... [ Read More ]