Our Walk Above Dafni Beach, Zakynthos Last Sunday, despite Zakynthos seeing the worst snowfall in I don't know how long (several millimetres) some of us (brave souls) still headed out for a Sunday walk. At this point, I do feel that I have to be honest and say that the snowfall was fun but hardly ... [ Read More ]
A Walk Around Askos And Elies, Zakynthos – Through My Lens
Askos And Elies Last week the Zakynthos walking group headed up to the top of the island for a cheeky midweek walk. The temperature was bracing (for us anyway) and snow was clearly visible on Kefalonia, but it was good to get out and about again. The walk took place around the Askos and Elies area ... [ Read More ]
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk One morning this week when I let the dogs out for their morning mooch in the garden, they went unusually ballistic. And as any dog owner will know, there are certain barks you take notice of. So out I went to see what all the fuss was about, only to find them dancing nervously around ... [ Read More ]
Red Cage Fungus
Red Cage Fungus I wasn't going to partake in My Sunday Photo this week as the days are busy and time is limited. Then this morning as I was lying in bed listening to the quiet sounds that are only audible predawn, I thought why not? So up I got, let the dogs out, stuck the kettle on, checked on the ... [ Read More ]
Marathia, Zakynthos – Through My Lens
Marathia, Zakynthos Last week I wrote that many of us had foregone the Sunday walk to Marathia, Zakynthos because of the weather. Well, it turned out that the people that did go stayed nice and dry as it didn't rain. However this week the walk was repeated and guess what?... We got caught in a ... [ Read More ]
A Break In The Weather – Through My Lens
A Break In The Weather I had hoped to share with you some photos of Marathia this week. But alas the day started off so bad we decided early on that we weren't going to go, only for it to clear up (typical), not giving us time to get there for the start of the walk. Not to worry, I am sure we will ... [ Read More ]
Kiliomenos, Zakynthos – Through My Lens
Kiliomenos, Zakynthos Last Sunday's walk was around the village of Kiliomenos, Zakynthos. This quaint old Greek village has a lovely olde world atmosphere with its mix of old tumbledown buildings and some more modern builds. Many of our Sunday walks start in this area as it is surrounded by ... [ Read More ]
Monday’s Supermoon
Monday's Supermoon As many of us saw, last Monday's moon was a supermoon. The moon's orbit of the earth is on an elliptical path, meaning that every now and again it passes closer to the earth than usual, giving us a full moon that is bigger and brighter than normal. I have to be honest and say ... [ Read More ]
The Supermoon As Seen From Zakynthos – Through My Lens
The Supermoon As Seen From Zakynthos Last Monday the moon was the closest to earth it has in sixty-nine years, resulting in what we have come to know as a supermoon. The moon was close enough to appear 14% larger than normal and if you were lucky enough to view it as it came over the horizon, ... [ Read More ]
Sunset At Agalas, Zakynthos – Through My Lens
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Baby Loggerhead Turtles
Baby Loggerhead Turtles This week I shared a post sharing the highlight of my summer. Which was, in case anyone is interested, getting to witness and photograph baby loggerhead turtles making their journey from the nest to the sea. It was certainly something very special to witness. And of ... [ Read More ]
Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings
Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings Now this has to have been the highlight of my summer. Not only did I witness loggerhead turtle hatchlings making their first journey to the sea, but I actually managed to take some photos too. The Nesting Beaches Zakynthos has some of the few remaining loggerhead ... [ Read More ]