PICTURES OF THE WEEK

SOIREE IN VRAHASSI SATURDAY 30 MAY

JANE’S OPEN MIKE

MUSIC AND POETRY SOIREE
(In association with ‘Flowers of Crete’)
HELD AT THE REVOLUTION CAFÉ-BAR VRAHASSI.

YOU ARE INVITED TO PERFORM OR LISTEN TO A VARIETY OF POETRY, LIVE - MUSIC AND SONG AT OUR MONTHLY SOIREE WHICH IS HELD ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH. ALL WELCOME.

NEXT SOIREE ON SATURDAY 30 MAY AT 8.00 p.m.

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN. Tel Jane: 6945872472 for further info.
(EACH PERFORMER IS GIVEN A MAX. OF 10 MINUTES. THERE IS A PIANO AND GUITAR, MUSICIANS FOR THE USE OF )

ANOTHER BUSY WEEK!

And we spotted yet another Orchid.

A few more jobs around the house.

F.O.C.

Slide show at BioAroma in Ag Nik.

Customers of the week, Kate and George.

Who would not smile in this energy giving countryside?

Steve enjoyed new discoveries!

Walkers, Eric, Val, Carol, Eleanor and Vanessa.

OK, OK, OK, I know that I have neglected my blog fans and have not written anything for a week but you cannot imagine how busy I have been, not a minute to sit at the computer at all. In fact it is a wonder that I have had time to eat (and that is desperate).

So, what have I been up to? Well, it went like this - Monday, Walk, Committee Meeting for Flowers of Crete, and Cello Practice. Tuesday, Art Class, Shopping, Payment of Bills, Cello Practice, Correspondence (Auntie Nan poorly) Sending energy, people in bar. Wednesday Cello lesson, collection of beer supplies, began to paint the bar. Thursday morning Greek group in Kritsa, afternoon cello, bar open. Friday morning, thorough clean of bar ready for Greek group in afternoon, cyclist group 3 p.m. and get together to celebrate Lydia and Mark 2 year's in Vrahassi. In between all that, learning stuff for the next Soiree, and keeping warm in what has been a 'chilly' week on the mountain. And... we had a Flowers of Crete slide show in Ag Nik at which I sold raffle tickets, and a few properties to look at including a wonderful piece of land overlooking the sea at Sisi. Oh, and I did sleep a few hours too.

Now I am drawing breath ready for tomorrow when I have to be up early to prepare for the Spring Fayre which is being held under our pergola starting at 10.00 a.m. There will be various stalls, Home Produce, Books, Bric a Brack, Tombola, Bran Tub for kids. The weather has at last picked up and it promises to be an excellent day on the mountain. Then after tomorrow it will be full swing to get ready for the Soiree on Saturday 30 May.

Upcoming events are Julia's Art Exhibition in Ag Nik mid June and World Busking Week when Gillian and I are going to take to the streets and entertain. All good fun eh!

Walking Monday as usual 10 a.m. from centre Vrahassi.

So my lovely daughter, this 'old bird' has not lost the use of her wings just yet, just flying a bit more slowly and taking more time to do things. I want the house to be spot on when you come to stay and that won't be so far away now. My love to all my family and friends, a big hug and kiss from Nannie and Grandad, and a big wish that we will all be together very soon.

And now I really must go and do something before I have to open the bar this afternoon.

Love to all,

Jane x

LIVE MODEL BRILL - PAINTING WENT TO POT!

A WEEK IN VRAHASSI

This is Papa Nikos, I think I may try and make a painting of him. Below ar photos of 'Doctors of Vrahassi' the centre one is Mr Zouraris who was the father of Mr Kostas Zouraris. Our current Doctor is 'Mr Yannis' that is all I know of his name, I will ask his surname when I next see him. He comes to the village every Friday morning. I can't thank him enough for finding a cure for my recent illness.

This is Pat and her friend who popped in to see me last week before they go back to England. Two lovely ladies.


A surprise visit from Elain and George who are staying in Elounda.

And... Lydia and family...

And one of my neighbours who showed me what to do with an artichoke. There was very little of it left when he had finished but that was the best bit which, soaked in lemon juice and salt appears to be the best accompaniment for raki.

In the middle of the 'raki party' the cheese man turned up with his jingly Cretan music advertising that he was in the middle of the square. Always a very popular person, a crowd soon gathered.

...and the 'raki party continued.

This is a lovely house (it's mine)

This is going to be a lovely house... work in progress.

This could be a lovely house (ring me if you want to buy it).

And this... well, is it a house or isn't it. The owner assures me that it is (no water or electric, and only a bit of a roof on the very back part of the building).

There is a roof in the back... But I await the Architects report before I am convinced. It will make a big difference to the price naturally. The area is over a hundred m2 and the views are wonderful... watch this space.

This is the view from one of my walks looking down the gorge at Selinari. Vrahassi is perched on the right of the mountain.

Now look at this lovely little plant which I spotted growing in the hedgerow. I don't have a name for it but will investigate.

My walking companions this week were able to take lots of beautiful photographs. Here, Keith from Yorkshire, has spotted something new.

It wasn't all easy going, on this walk everyone helps to add stones to my wall, which I have to say is looking like a real wall. A long way to go yet though! Thanks Val and Eric for your building skills.

Kieth too, well he should be used to stone walls coming from Yorkshire.

And... back to Vrahassi...

Emanuella coming home from school.

Elaini tidying up the street.

And... back at the Revolution Cafe-Bar for refreshments.








And I put this one in because I had a little shopping expedition. I bought a lovely mirror for my new house but I could have bought much more. Visit this shop which is across from Sunland Restaurant on the road to the camp site out of Sissi. There are some lovely pieces of pottery and other gift ideas.

That was my week and in between it all I have been very busy with art lessons, music lessons, and Greek lessons not to mention getting papers to the Accountant for year end, stocking up on beer supplies and food shopping. The weather today has been 'HOT' and now I am going to rustle up some food while I've a minute.

Hope to see you in Vrahassi one day soon.

Love Jane x