Isabella didn’t appear to be very comfortable last night but ate her food so I assumed she was not that poorly. As time went on, she became more subdued and retired outside to sleep in my chair. When morning came she was not her usual bouncy self but joined in with the walk as normal. When we returned to the camping, somewhat later than usual due to a later start, she threw up in the most inaccessible location she could find. At this point, I contacted Heike to see if one of the vets could take a look at her. Heike said she’d pick us up at 09:30 giving me time for a ride to Krios and a cup of tea.
Heike took her own dog for a run on Grammeno Beach so was ready to go as soon as I was. I could hear the sound of Antonis’ angle grinder as he continues with the work for Manolis.
Trucks and other machines were trying to repair some of the latest crop of potholes which has appeared in what previously was a smooth but yet-to-be-tarmacked road. We headed to the estate where Martha lives as there was a cat to be picked up to be taken to be ‘done’. Conditions at Kalamos were far more pleasant than on Monday however the area in front of the building is churned up and very muddy. I took Isabella inside and we awaited the arrival of the vets.
It was apparent to all that Isabella was unwell even those who didn’t see her on Monday. The vets arrived and decided they should hang on to her and possibly take her back to Rethimnon in order to keep an eye on her until she’s recovered. I had a call later from Heike to say that the diagnosis was a twisted gut which is a serious condition. The vets will make arrangements to have her transported back once she is well again.
Heike had left to open her pet shop so I grabbed a lift as far as Paleochora with one of the ladies charged with delivering cats which have been processed from the previous day. Cats without a home are kept in overnight and then released the following morning. We delivered the moggies and I left the lady to go back to collect some more.
I popped in to see Heike at her shop before walking back to Grammeno. It was a sunny but cold and windy day so not an unpleasant walk. I commended the efforts of the men working on the cycle/pedestrian way who were levelling concrete manually. If they are going to complete the whole length to Kountoura in this way, I feel I’ll be pushed along the track in my bath chair!
The other dogs were pleased to see me and I got right on with making breakfast as it was already well past midday. The sun continued to shine so it was pleasantly warm under the awning. I was soon surrounded by sleeping dogs. It was a very tranquil experience.
Later, I went to collect some money from Kirsti and Jorma who are now planning to stay longer as they want to do some maintenance work on their motorhome. I was surprised to discover they’d consumed nearly €150 worth of electricity in the month of their stay. It only goes to prove that charging customers €3/day represents very poor value for the camping. Another reason why inclusive electricity is not such a good idea.
The cold, northerly wind increased as the afternoon went on. It was very chilly when the five of us went for the Evening Walk. Luis, despite repeated calls, was too idle to come to be put on the lead so was left behind. He got his own back by finding a bag of trash and spreading it all over the floor inside the van.
The cold and wind will continue until Friday where it’s forecast to get warmer for a few days. More rain is expected early next week. I’ve got a potty woman from UK arriving at the camping soon who plans to stay in her tent and another considering a trip out at the end of the month. I suspect January’s theme will be cold, wet and windy! No one believes how horrid the weather can be here and this is a special example!
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