All of the dogs were inside although Sasha and Obi chose to remain outside until bedtime. The night was reasonably peaceful with some fidgeting from within.
We were out before five-thirty: the van parked on the track was in the same place, the sky was clear and it was warmer. Luis disappeared early on but reappeared at the end. We didn’t see the Black Dog but were clear of the rocks and Azzuro before seven-fifteen. The van dog barked once more as we completed our walk and returned to the camping remembering to collect my coat hanging on one of the fence posts where we cross into the field.
I rode into Paleochora via Panorama as usual with no stops on the way although Petrakis was open as was the bakery. The ride back was easy and I could see the sea and a clear, blue sky.
I relaxed my brain a little before feeding the dogs then went to collect the money from the Dutch couple who say they’ll come back another time at the end of the season. The Germans in T5 had left very early so I went to collect the items lent from my cutlery drawer. Shortly after, Bona phoned to say she was on her way in to clean T5 and anything else that required it. She said that she’d be going to Chania hospital tomorrow as the local doctor she consulted encouraged her to go without delay. Doubtless, she’ll know more once she’s been examined and after the inevitable tests. She claims she’ll be back on duty on Wednesday.
Janne and Erica went on an outing to Chania which included buying gas pipe and connectors. Pity he didn’t ask me as I have some but then he wasn’t to know. They are using gas to heat as they have some and it saves using [the shared/greener] electricity.
The Czech couple camping by the beach also left following their extended stay. They said they enjoyed themselves and will return outside of the main season. They will leave Greece temporarily in the summer for a trip to Albania and all stations north. They are not residents and have their own car so a stay outside of Greece might be a good idea due to the cunning Greek vehicle importation rules.
The remaining Germans, brother of those who left, put on a large wash and have borrowed my clothes pegs to hang it all up. I’m sure they will return them with interest.
Manos had made a vegan creation so I was invited to join Toni, Manolis and Litsa as well as another. Ameer has not been around recently so I’m guessing he’s gone away for a few days or not as the case may be. It would be a shame if it’s the latter as he’s a good chap. Perhaps too good for the Asylum.
Frank is planning a cycling/camping trip to Gavdos for a week or so then returning to Grammeno before leaving for pastures new. He’s been here for a long time so is probably looking forward to a change of scenery. His van is now in the spot last occupied by Kirsti and Jorma. I assisted him to get his [cara]van in, not that it was arduous as he has a built in remote-controlled mover. I just watched so he didn’t run into any tree branches. I suspect his trip to Gavdos deliberately coincides nicely with the Orthodox Easter celebrations on 16 April where Georgia invites half of Crete to celebrate the Feast and her name day on 23 April. A [tedious] week of feasting and celebration! Luckily, Janne and Erica will be away for part of it to attend Janne’s brother’s funeral.
The day started warm, clear and sunny until the middle of the morning when a thunderstorm passed nearby out to sea. There was a strong wind, the sky turned grey, it rained for a few minutes and there were a couple of thunderclaps. I quickly turned off the power to the neighbours in case it dropped out but needn’t have worried as the inverter was on battery. The remainder of the day has been warm with extended sunny intervals although I hear a very few raindrops falling overhead as I write.
Leave a Reply