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 ]
Feeling Thankful
It's Been A Funny Old Week And I am feeling thankful that it's coming to an end! A couple of weeks ago my Dad was diagnosed with cancer. So life has been a bit of a roller coaster recently. One minute he was being diagnosed and the next minute he was scheduled for surgery. The speed at which ... [ Read More ]
A Firework Display And A Half!
A Firework Display And A Half Last week I shared a post about our visit into Zakynthos town to witness the local Saints day celebrations. It's a huge celebratory day, with a quite spectacular firework display. And this being the first year I've had a DSLR camera, I really wanted to try my luck at ... [ Read More ]
St Dennis Day 2016 Wasn’t Quite A Washout!
St Dennis Day 2016 Every year, on August 24th, the people on Zakynthos celebrate their local Patron Saint, St Dennis (Dionysios). It's a busy few days on the island, with many Greek people heading over here to spend a few days enjoying the atmosphere. The occasion is marked by a market, where ... [ Read More ]
Sunrise Over Zakynthos
Sunrise Over Zakynthos This week I've found myself with several different photos to share, but this photo of the sunrise is the one that really caught my eye. I was out for a run with my daughter one morning, when we were lucky enough to witness this particularly beautiful sunrise. The sun rays ... [ Read More ]
What Leaving The EU Means For Some
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Proof That Fairies Exist?
Proof That Fairies Exist? How nice would it be to live in a world where fairies actually do fly free among the trees and flowers? If that were really the case, I'm sure my family would have been driven stir crazy by me stalking anything remotely resembling a fairy... But how do we now that fairies ... [ Read More ]
Butterflies Getting Jiggy With It
Butterflies Getting Jiggy With It It's that time of year when all around us birds are chirping, bees are buzzing and butterflies are getting jiggy with it. On a recent wander up in the mini-hills the butterflies were out in full force, looking pretty and happily flitting from flower to flower ... [ Read More ]