Greetings from a muddy, grey England. Since informing you of our big news, I thought I’d update you on our search for the simple life in the UK. Maybe you…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
“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…