Skip to content

Sidestepping Normal

  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Gallery
  • Rent Walnut Cottage
  • Stray Cats in Crete
  • Privacy Policy

A baby on the way, saying goodbye to Greece and new challenges

On February 10, 2021February 10, 2021
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
100 Comments on A baby on the way, saying goodbye to Greece and new challenges

Oh my goodness have I got a shock for you all. Yep, you guessed it. As the title of this blog suggests, our family is soon to become three, we’ve…

Our Greek ruin is coming along nicely: Part 3

On November 21, 2020November 21, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
34 Comments on Our Greek ruin is coming along nicely: Part 3

Hello fellow Greek-lovers. It’s been a while and I hope life finds you well? I’m not sure about you, but more than ever, we’re craving an escape from this crazy…

Three month Greek fluency challenge: Part 2

On October 7, 2020October 7, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
19 Comments on Three month Greek fluency challenge: Part 2

Is it possible to fit two people and a bicycle on a scooter? Can you fashion a scarf into a sling for carrying around a cat? To find out the…

Foraging fruit, finding a puppy and the return of Mr SN

On September 20, 2020September 23, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
54 Comments on Foraging fruit, finding a puppy and the return of Mr SN

Those of you that read my blog post on August in Greece a few weeks ago, may remember that I was longing for rain and cloud. Well, you’ll be glad…

SALT: Couple sailing around mediterranean

On August 22, 2020August 25, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
4 Comments on SALT: Couple sailing around mediterranean

This week I’ve been chatting to a couple who have been sailing around the mediterranean for the last 3.5 years with their two cats! Currently they’re sailing around Greece, so…

August in Greece, Doggie fashion and the mystery of the missing bicycle bag

On August 6, 2020August 6, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
38 Comments on August in Greece, Doggie fashion and the mystery of the missing bicycle bag

Is it wrong to be longing for rain? To be dreaming of thunderstorms, winter weather and not having to water the garden? That’s the point I’ve got to, because it’s…

How to naturally whiten clothes, July weather, missing husbands and caring mothers

On July 23, 2020July 23, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
15 Comments on How to naturally whiten clothes, July weather, missing husbands and caring mothers

My work T-shirt used to be brilliant white but now looks suspiciously like the colour of evaporated milk. It served me well last summer whilst I worked at the little…

Three month Greek fluency challenge: Part 1

On July 5, 2020October 7, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
42 Comments on Three month Greek fluency challenge: Part 1

That’s right folks, Ive challenged myself to Greek fluency in three months…ninety days…a quarter of a year…I know, it’s not long! The battle has commenced; one girl against a mighty…

Walnut Cottage renovation (Part 2) and Greek fish and chips.

On June 29, 2020November 20, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
27 Comments on Walnut Cottage renovation (Part 2) and Greek fish and chips.

“Mind your head.” Mr Sidestepping-Normal shouts to me. We’re pootling up the uneven dirt track between our house and Walnut Cottage. Our little motorbike faithfully navigates the bumps and stones…

SALT community: Family leave traditional tearoom and move to Corfu.

On June 11, 2020June 11, 2020
by Mrs Sidestepping Normal
7 Comments on SALT community: Family leave traditional tearoom and move to Corfu.

I hope you enjoyed our last SALT interview. This week, allow me to introduce a family who swapped tea and cake for a move to Corfu… What are your names,…

Posts navigation

1 2 … 6 Next

Subscribe for alerts of new posts

About Us

 

Welcome to Sidestepping Normal! 

We are a millennial couple who quit our predictable lives in the UK to live an alternative life on the Greek island of Crete with our dog Dora.

After exploring a new culture, learning a new language, renovating our tiny Greek ruin, becoming more self sufficient and more environmentally aware…we’re back in the UK to create our Greek lifestyle here! 

Join us, our baby bump and our growing menagerie of animals as we search for a simple life in England. 

Learn more about us here.

Recent Posts

  • A baby on the way, saying goodbye to Greece and new challenges
  • Our Greek ruin is coming along nicely: Part 3
  • Three month Greek fluency challenge: Part 2
  • Foraging fruit, finding a puppy and the return of Mr SN
  • SALT: Couple sailing around mediterranean

Categories

  • Achieving your dream
  • Crete life
  • Eco home
  • Food & Drink
  • Learning Greek
  • Renovating a ruin
  • SALT Community
  • Saving Money
  • Self sufficiency
  • Simplifying life
  • travels
  • Villa renovations

Archives

  • February 2021
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
instagram facebook
Copyright © 2021 Sidestepping Normal - WordPress Theme : By Sparkle Themes Privacy Policy
Back to top
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.