Sunset At Agalas, Zakynthos I took these photographs of the sunset at Agalas, Zakynthos a few weeks back. Sunsets and sunrises are two beautiful things in nature that, I think, most of us appreciate. The yellows, reds, and oranges, of the sunset, literally took my breath away... Or was that just ... [ Read More ]
Archives for 2016
Butterflies In Autumn
Butterflies In Autumn I know it may seem like I'm rubbing it in, but I promise you I'm not (not intentionally anyway!) But our autumn is very much like a second spring. With the hills and fields taking on a greenness they haven't had all summer. There are a few wildflowers showing their pretty ... [ Read More ]
Giri, Zakynthos – Through My Lens #3
Giri, Zakynthos Sunday's walk was up to the masts above Giri, Zakynthos. The low cloud over the hills gave them a mystical feeling, which was perfect for the day before Halloween and the area is said to have links to witchcraft and what not. How true that is I haven't a clue, but it adds an ... [ Read More ]
Bank Holiday Weather Is Bank Holiday Weather!
Bank Holiday Weather We've all noticed how typically bank holiday weather can be pretty naff. Even here in Greece good bank holiday weather isn't guaranteed. Friday here was a big national holiday. The schools were closed for the day. The shops were all closed. And government buildings ... [ Read More ]
Living With Asthma
Living With Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung condition and approximately one in every eleven people in the UK is living with asthma. It is a chronic condition that affects the airways and the ability to be able to breathe properly. I have lived with asthma my entire life. I can go months without ... [ Read More ]
Through My Lens #2 – Pigadakia, Zakynthos
Pigadakia, Zakynthos Yesterday we had our first proper group walk of the winter. It was so nice to be back out walking in the hills friends again. We walked up to the black caves in Pigadakia, Zakynthos and back down again. Unfortunately, I was unable to go up to the caves to take some photos as ... [ Read More ]
A Peaceful Resting Place
A Peaceful Resting Place Here in Greece, it is not uncommon to see a shrine by the side of the road. They are put there to remember loved ones who have lost their life in a road accident. One evening this week we were heading out to take the dogs for a walk and get a few snaps of the sunset when I ... [ Read More ]
Through My Lens #1 – Zakynthos
Through My Lens #1 - Zakynthos Recently I stumbled across the Through My Lens photography link up hosted by Mersad of Mersad Donko Photography. And thought it looked like the perfect link up to share some of the photos I take when out and about on Zakynthos. Now winter is here we will be ... [ Read More ]
A Letter To All Those Ba****ds
A Letter To All Those Ba****ds Who dump dogs and put out poison with the intention to kill dogs! You make me sick to the stomach. And not just me, there are plenty of other people who would like a moment in a dark alley with you too! Outside on our balcony, I have two of the tiniest skinniest ... [ Read More ]
Before And After The Storm
Before And After The Storm At the beginning of the week, big storms were forecast for Friday. And how right they were! The storms were terrific. The thunder was so loud we could feel it vibrating up through the floor. The lightning sounded like a whip cracking and the wind was so strong trees in ... [ Read More ]