MUSIC EVENT IN SISSI - 7 AUGUST

Click on the poster to enlarge it. Here is one for the Greek class to translate. Basically it says that there will be a music event in Sissi on the 7th August, where local musicians (from Sissi and Vrahassi) will entertain. Though the poster does not say the time, I do believe that the programme will begin round about 9 p.m.

Jane Sharp at the Belvadere Hotel,Chersonissos, Crete.

I know I have neglected to write my blog for a few days, but my family arrived from England and it's been all go. After getting them settled in Sissi I took a day off today to visit the Belvedere Hotel in Chersonissos with my friend Pauline.

ITS NOT ALL MEATBALLS AND STUFFED VINE LEAVES!

David and I had a real treat in Ag Nik today. We ate the best grilled octopus that we've ever had, smoked duck and pear salad, and mushrooms with balsamic dressing. Then the fantastic puddings that you see. Yes, it was expensive, but it was our treat for all the hard work we have done over the past year. Of course, it is back to stuffed vine leaves tomorrow. Hey ho, probably much more healthy!

Two other things to mention: first my book is now on sale in the small bookshop in Sissi, and sencond, I received a telephone call from a member of the Sissi Cultural Committee, asking me to play cello at their musical event to be held in Sissi on 7th August (or 6th... or maybe 8th). Anyway the date will be decided soon. It promises to be a jolly evening with about twenty local musicians joining together to make a varied programme. Another little adventure for me and Valentino.

AND... Joanne and Jack and John arrive on Monday! Five sleeps to go. Cossies at the ready!

HORSEMAN OF VRAHASSI

Great galloping shepherds! And it's the dog barking, not hiccups. There we were minding our own (and we were on our own) business over a bottle of retsina, when David said, "Is that a horse I can hear." Don't be silly I told him, but as you can see, to my surprise it was.

A CRETAN LOVE SONG

Read my latest poem on my poetry blog, Jane's Poetry.

WHAT A LOVELY BIRTHDAY!

David's present to me was the tiling of our kitchen - always the practical Yorkshirman! But then in the evening I was treated to a suprise party. Thank you my wonderful friends.

KNICKERS!

Vrahassi drying day. I just couldn't resist the shot!