Life in a traditional Cretan Village, Greece, written by Jane Sharp. The life and times of Cretan people as observed by an English immigrant.
Monday, May 30, 2011
POET ROGER McGOUGH IN CRETE
Well, this was a turn up for the books! Here I am with the Patron Saint of Poetry (according to Carol Ann Duffy) Roger McGough. It was an opportunity that I could not pass up on. When I heard that he was to give a poetry reading, I immediately organized a ticket for the event. The poetry workshop which I was lucky enough to attend was a real bonus. David and I went over to Vamos, near Xania, for the weekend, where we caught the last few days of their Art Festival. It was a great weekend. For those of you who may not be into poetry, Roger used to be a member of a group called The Scaffold, remember Lilly the Pink? He has since been awarded a CBE and OBE for his services to poetry. Esteemed company indeed! If you are able to listen in to Radio 4 you will hear Roger presenting the programme, Poetry Please. So, that was my weekend, I hope yours was as enjoyable. This week I have to catch up with my cello practice in and amongst my writing. Village news is a bit thin, but about a week ago, Lefteris and Stella had their third child, a little boy. Otherwise the village is quiet, we would never know that there were tourists on Crete if we didn't leave Vrahassi now and then. I suppose the weather is the main talking point. It is still a bit chilly, and damp, rain is forcast again for tomorrow. My next door neighbour says that it is going to be the same throughout June and July. Let's hope not. I have some personal news too - our daughter, Joanne, has completed her University course, and will graduate in October. Well done that girl! A happy Bank Holiday to all. Talk again soon. Love Jane x
From now I'm writing my blog in English as well. I have made an extra page there with foreign bloggers in Greece and I have put a picture of you there together with a link to your blog! Hope you'll get some readers from there as well! Have a nice week!
1 comment:
Hello Jane!
Congratulations to Joanne!
From now I'm writing my blog in English as well.
I have made an extra page there with foreign bloggers in Greece and I have put a picture of you there together with a link to your blog! Hope you'll get some readers from there as well!
Have a nice week!
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