Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

Sunday, 27th August, 2023 This morning I remember my lovely Mother-in-Law who died aged 96 in 2010. Today she would be 109. If I believed in a life after death, I would wish her the best. Unfortunately, I don’t. Instead, I … Continue reading →

Sunday, 20th August, 2023 An interesting day yesterday. Hot and sunny but humid, reaching 27C/81F, which made walking quite uncomfortable. However, it was a notable day for lots of reasons as you will know from yesterday’s Blog. One event absolutely flabbergasted … Continue reading →

Sunday, 13th August, 2023 It’s raining! My neighbours sent me Whatsapp messages to say how wonderful it is on Skiathos … which I thought was nice of them wasn’t it. That’s not a question. Still, not long to go to hot … Continue reading →

Sunday, 6th August, 2023 I don’t know how much longer I’ve got but I’ll have to go soon before this obsession gets out of hand. What were you doing at 5.30 am, Dear Reader? I was listening to a 1960s Reith … Continue reading →

Sunday, 30th July, 2023 Sounds like the weather is going to be quite dogy for the next few weeks. Thank goodness we’ve booked Athens. I need the sunshine to continue …. desperately! I was sorry to hear that my cousin, Sue, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 23rd July, 2023 Heavy rain overnight has left the world looking and smelling fresh and clean. It is exactly what we needed and now the sun is out to highlight the changes. Got a busy week with a trip to … Continue reading →

Sunday, 16th July, 2023 Lovely day – warm but breezy. Old crows circling but I can cope. Watched Blair interview on the incoming Labour Government and its necessity of moving back towards Europe. It has to happen. Retrospectives can be really … Continue reading →

Sunday, 9th July, 2023 Rain over night but the early morning has opened dry and warm. Went out early to walk on the beach. The sea had deserted the land. Glowering clouds blanketed the skies. The air was warm and motionless. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 2nd July, 2023 Glorious Summer’s morning after a hot and humid night with a wonderful almost full moon. Back to garden watering this morning. My friend, Kevin, is off to Benidorm for the fourth time this year already and Summer … Continue reading →

Sunday, 25th June, 2023 Scorching hot morning after very humid night. Still no sign of rain although we could get a little bit on Thursday. Had to go down to Next to return a suit which was ‘rubbish’! On to a … Continue reading →