What Leaving The EU Means For Some Last Tuesday I had to make a journey to the mainland, something I haven't done for a few years. It was for a half hour appointment, but it was a long day trip, so we had plenty of time to kill. I took my camera in the hope of taking some photos, but nothing did ... [ Read More ]
Archives for June 2016
A Rather Handsome Looking Swallowtail Butterfly
Swallowtail Butterfly You know those times when you are dashing out the door in a race against time? When you've left the phone ringing (not unusual in this house) and you really don't need yet another distraction? Well, that was me last Wednesday. One minute I had all morning and the next ... [ Read More ]
Greek Church Bell Tower
Greek Church Bell Tower It's been a funny old week, photo wise, this week. I did the first module of my online photography course this week, only to find that I've actually taken less photographs than normal! Which I put down to the fact that the first module was all about cameras and camera ... [ Read More ]
Simple Fresh Lemon Curd Recipe
Fresh Lemon Curd Recipe I don't know about you, but I do enjoy a nice, tangy, fresh lemon curd. Yes, it is readily available in supermarkets, but when it comes to taste and tanginess, it takes something to beat a homemade version. We are lucky enough to have an abundance of fresh lemons, on my ... [ Read More ]
Facing My Fear
Facing My Fear I'm can't begin to tell you how excited and nervous I was taking these photos. When I spotted this spider stalking it's prey, I knew I had to grab my camera. My hands were clammy and my stomach was doing flips, but that was to be expected as I was facing my fear. Logic tells me ... [ Read More ]
I Am Trying So Hard To Follow A Schedule
I Am Trying So Hard To Follow A Schedule That may sound easy to some, or even most people, but for me following a schedule never seems easy. I think my problem is that I think life is too short to get stressed about things not done and if things don't get done today, there is always tomorrow (or ... [ Read More ]
Our Evening Out In Pantokratoras
Our Evening Out In Pantokratoras Living on a Greek island in the summer there is no shortage of things to do in the evening. The resorts are in full swing with bars, nightclubs and tavernas open and offering a whole range of evening entertainment to choose from, if you wish to be ... [ Read More ]
Geckos: Positively Prehistoric
Geckos Are Positively Prehistoric It's not unusual to see creatures of a reptilian nature here in Greece. Snakes are often seen slithering across roads and lizards can be seen basking in the sun or doing their amazing death defying moves hunting down small bugs and moths, whilst clinging onto walls ... [ Read More ]
People – It’s That Busy Time Of Year
People Now the word 'people' may sound like an odd word to describe my week, but it really has been a week of meeting people or making plans to meet people. Having lived on Zakynthos for a many years, and having bar for nine of those years, we have made a lot of friends who visit the island ... [ Read More ]