Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

 2nd November, 2014 I’m writing this at 7.30 pm after having a short walk outside. The temperature is extremely mild although the night is very dark. We walked in short sleeved shirts as Firework Displays lit up the night sky. … Continue reading →

26th October, 2014 Our daily routine of bed at midnight and up at 7.00 am was not interrupted by the clock changes last night. The only thing that was notable was the fact that all our clocks now change automatically … Continue reading →

19th October, 2014 Up early to a beautiful, sunny day which reached 20C/69F by lunchtime. Hotel breakfast of bacon & scrambled eggs and then off to Repton to say ‘Hello’ to Mum. We always go at the most poignant time … Continue reading →

12th October, 2014 On Tuesday, we are going to visit a long lost, distant relative of Pauline’s family who I found researching the same material on a website. I contacted them only to be invited over for coffee at their … Continue reading →

5th October, 2014 Wonderfully sunny day for Pauline’s Birthday. She is 63 today. Happy Birthday Darling. We went out to an Italian restaurant with family to celebrate it. Interesting meal. 6th October, 2014 A cool, windy and wet day. We … Continue reading →

28th September, 2014 It would be hard to distinguish today from mid-Summer. The weather has been so warm – 25C/77F at peak with lovely sunshine that, if it wasn’t for the golf which we won easily for the tenth time … Continue reading →

21st September, 2014 The morning has opened fresh but sunny with a temperature of 16C/60F. The Blog is 300 not out! Can’t believe it. We have just 12 weeks to go before completing 6 years. You have to admit that it shows … Continue reading →

14th September, 2014 A new week starts and marks mid-September. I start to look around and as myself what I’ve achieved so far this month. Achievement is not as easy in retirement as in one’s working life. On this occasion, … Continue reading →

7th September, 2014 A lovely, warm day of 22C/70F. We spent it reading the Sunday papers which were fixated on the poll showing Scotland’s separation from UK becoming more likely. With ten days to go, the Chancellor appeared on television … Continue reading →

31st August, 2014 Farewell to Summer. Holiday makers are leaving Europe’s hotspots and returning to work. For retirees like us, it is time to travel. Hotels seem to welcome us with open arms at much reduced prices. Our first visit … Continue reading →