The joys of living on a Greek island #32, ‘Our shipping is for mainland Greece only.’ So says the fridge company, so Jenine has now arranged for us to have the thing shipped with a bit of a surcharge (plus VAT). I mean, I’m not going through that again, this was the third time of trying. But on the other hand, the Ikea things may arrive today or if not Friday which will be perfect timing as we can store them in The Olive Tree temporarily and then move them in before the rest of our things next week.
And the other joys of living on a Greek island (#03 to #11), Attending Name Days. It was Harry’s name day as his name is actually Haralambos, and so we went to church. Well, to be honest, Harry, Jenine and lots of local people went to church and we arrived a bit late. This was mainly due to a huge downpour just as we were about to leave the house.
We were there in time for Harry’s communion though, and to see him parade the icon. This was done inside the church this year due to the weather. I should have some video clips to show you before too long.
After the service there was time for coffee and cakes. Jenine and Harry had made chocolate cakes for the congregation, and served them out with the coffee. There were also the traditional cheese pies, donuts and other goodies and a doggy bag to take away the excess. After another coffee at Harry’s house we headed off to Yialos to get some money out for the evening. (It’s Tuesday as I write, we’re just back and just in time, another storm is heading in.)
We are taking the boys out to dinner at Georgio’s this evening, chops were ordered on Monday night after tap class, and so we have that to look forward to later today. We’re just back home, just in time as the rain and wind are coming in, Nimos is slowly disappearing, I can’t see the Turkish coast any longer and it looks like it’s going to be (yet) another stormy night.
Yialos is still under water, mainly around the Custom’s House, the bridge and the Mediteranio corner, so we detoured around the back as we headed to the post office, bank and then to get Jack his food. Poor old Jack, he must know we are up to something as he’s become rather unsettled. He has taken to wandering the house inspecting the boxes and then running away when we approach. He’s tripped Neil up at least once today, darted out the front door for no apparent reason, and is finding it hard to settle unless we’re on the sofa with him. Next week is going to be even more alarming for the Alarm Cat as we start to move things out.
But that’s next week. We still have a few days of packing and planning and waiting before we can start o that great adventure. Oh yes, another joy of living in Greece (#17), the wife of the previous mayor come up to us in church today, all smiles and told us how happy she was that we were going to be her new neighbours. Their house is just in front of our new place, so news is obviously out in Jack’s new neighbourhood that we, and the famous AC, are on their way.
And talking of on the way, here’s a video clip of church on Tuesday morning. There should be another one on its way tomorrow, all being well. (You can find this video and our others at You Tube via: www.youtube.com/symidream)
