Week 2
This week I’ve been sunning myself in Greece. Those of you who know me in the real world probably know that I’ve been lucky enough for family sailing holidays to Greece to have become an annual event. We sail around the Argolic Gulf and normally go to pretty much the same places because we love them so much. This year we went from Porto Heli to Kiparissi, Monemvassia, Plaka Leonidiou, Nafplion and Paralio Astros and we also finally made it to a beautiful little harbour, concealed in a fjord, called Ierakas which we’ve been meaning to visit for quite some time. I’ve made a little Google Map – with commentary and pictures – of the places we have been … because I’m cool like that. There’s also a set of photos on Flickr if you’re that way inclined. Culinary delight of the week was discovering bougatsa (μπουγάτσα με κρέμα) – sooooo good – you’ve got to, got to, got to try it!
I managed to practise my Greek a bit and I’ve been pleased with the progress I’ve made this year. Everything’s sounding more natural and I’m using interjections and those little words – verbal ticks, almost – which makes it all sound much Greek-er. When I’ve got this whole “where am I going to be working” thing sorted out, I think I’ll investigate signing up for an evening class. I think I might be ready to start taking it seriously. Famous last words?
I absolutely love going to Greece: it feels like going home – which is ridiculous considering I’ve got more Welsh in me the Mediterranean. Anyway, if you have hiring and firing powers in a Greek theatre, I want to hear from you. Call me!
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