Well, we are now moving through March and into April 2015.
We have finally come out of a really bad winter, and I have resurfaced to continue the Blog! Where to start...let me see...
The end of last year saw us actually getting to spend some time with friends here in the village that we hardly saw during the season...that led to some wonderful moments in some marvellous places...sorry readers, but THIS one stays un-named! We had some good times as you can see...
out and about in the late year sunshine, taking Les for long walks on idle days.
Christmas was a haze of nights out and food - a wonderful time to be had, although a lot of our friends were away on jaunts themselves.
The darts season began again, and due to circumstances, I ended up playing for Mario's Bar once more...an expense that I had wanted to avoid, but I have to say it was marvellous, and what great teammates I have!
As you will notice, we also had village support from Nikos at Alyggos, and Rudi's Bar too...shame the girls were all in MCFC blue ha ha.
As the year drew to a close with the olive picking in full swing (a bumper harvest this year) we found ourselves sharing sunsets and food with friends to say farewell to 2014. As 2015 beckoned, it became clear that we needed another source of income to carry on here in Elounda, and our discussions changed to matters financial...
The solution finally came with an offer of work for John in UK which was just too good to resist, and plans began to be made...this was wearing on the old man...
okay, out of context a bit, but I couldn't resist it John!
We also got to see our friends at their best!
The new year brought with it some of the worst weather for decades. Force 10 winds whipped the sea into a broiling wrecker, and the damage was immense to both property and the seafront. Bitter winds and low temperatures actually gave us hailstones that turned the roads and beaches white for a couple of hours. cold nights saw the village hunker down and everyone stay close to home where it was warm and cosy..
We also have been lashed with heavy rains, but this being Crete, it also has its' up side...spectacular rainbows coming almost daily for about 10 days. their colours bright and sharp, often double or triple, and bathing the whole bay with their wonder!
As the time grew closer for John to go away, we were making plans for the shop and trying to get all the works done - this wasn't easy with the bad weather, but John got the new steps and risers fitted, and we got good old Ziggy to come and take a look at the lighting and what we wanted to do.
So now, 6 weeks here on my own, and the weather has improved somewhat! The winds have moved back to coming from the South, and the air is warm - if a little dusty from the Sahara. all around the village there is work going on as places repair and refurbish for the new Season, and places are opening up after their well-earned breaks.
Soon, the place will be buzzing with new visitors and awash with shops selling the bright and gay souvenirs and the new bars will be plying their trade - a bigger and better Billy's bar now opening beside Mam and Ariadnes, Ergospasio's new Kafeneon beside the sea, Mario's Bar back with a bang for their party night, Rady's opening celebrations and me...grand opening of the 4th Season on the 6th April.
It's going to be odd doing this without John here with his sensible, practical head to keep me from going away with the fairies, but we'll manage. Calls every night keep things real for me and help him to understand what's going on...and it's not long until 16th when he's coming home! the down side is he'll miss my birthday and our 5th Wedding Anniversary, but we'll make up for it when he's home...we may even close for a day!
More will follow right through the season folks, and I hope to see you here on the balcony for a cuppa and a chat during 2015. whatever you do, wherever you go, have a wonderful 2015 and BRING ON THE SUN!
We have finally come out of a really bad winter, and I have resurfaced to continue the Blog! Where to start...let me see...
The end of last year saw us actually getting to spend some time with friends here in the village that we hardly saw during the season...that led to some wonderful moments in some marvellous places...sorry readers, but THIS one stays un-named! We had some good times as you can see...
Christmas was a haze of nights out and food - a wonderful time to be had, although a lot of our friends were away on jaunts themselves.
The darts season began again, and due to circumstances, I ended up playing for Mario's Bar once more...an expense that I had wanted to avoid, but I have to say it was marvellous, and what great teammates I have!
As the year drew to a close with the olive picking in full swing (a bumper harvest this year) we found ourselves sharing sunsets and food with friends to say farewell to 2014. As 2015 beckoned, it became clear that we needed another source of income to carry on here in Elounda, and our discussions changed to matters financial...
The solution finally came with an offer of work for John in UK which was just too good to resist, and plans began to be made...this was wearing on the old man...
We also got to see our friends at their best!
The new year brought with it some of the worst weather for decades. Force 10 winds whipped the sea into a broiling wrecker, and the damage was immense to both property and the seafront. Bitter winds and low temperatures actually gave us hailstones that turned the roads and beaches white for a couple of hours. cold nights saw the village hunker down and everyone stay close to home where it was warm and cosy..
We also have been lashed with heavy rains, but this being Crete, it also has its' up side...spectacular rainbows coming almost daily for about 10 days. their colours bright and sharp, often double or triple, and bathing the whole bay with their wonder!
So now, 6 weeks here on my own, and the weather has improved somewhat! The winds have moved back to coming from the South, and the air is warm - if a little dusty from the Sahara. all around the village there is work going on as places repair and refurbish for the new Season, and places are opening up after their well-earned breaks.
Soon, the place will be buzzing with new visitors and awash with shops selling the bright and gay souvenirs and the new bars will be plying their trade - a bigger and better Billy's bar now opening beside Mam and Ariadnes, Ergospasio's new Kafeneon beside the sea, Mario's Bar back with a bang for their party night, Rady's opening celebrations and me...grand opening of the 4th Season on the 6th April.
It's going to be odd doing this without John here with his sensible, practical head to keep me from going away with the fairies, but we'll manage. Calls every night keep things real for me and help him to understand what's going on...and it's not long until 16th when he's coming home! the down side is he'll miss my birthday and our 5th Wedding Anniversary, but we'll make up for it when he's home...we may even close for a day!
Well, the blog is back, and I have to say a MASSIVE thanks to all the supporters of this and the Facebook site. I'm pleased and proud to tell you that the Blog has been nominated for blog of the year by Yvonne Payne, so if you want to find out more about it, and maybe vote for us, here's thelink... http://kritsayvonne.com/2015/03/27/versatile-blogger-award/
More will follow right through the season folks, and I hope to see you here on the balcony for a cuppa and a chat during 2015. whatever you do, wherever you go, have a wonderful 2015 and BRING ON THE SUN!
