Dodging Dollops of Spray

It is a wild and stormy winter's day. The wind is howling across the island and the old houses are creaking and groaning under the onslaught, shutters banging and rattling with every gust. Squalls of heavy rain have been driving across the bay, pushing whitecaps before them, since this morning. Waves are breaking along the quay all along our side of the harbour and cars and bikes negotiating the waterfront are dodging dollops of spray. The fishing boats are tied up to the quay and the men are huddled in Pachos, warming their hands on their coffee.

There is a country wide shipping ban as there is a Force 10 northerly gale blowing in the Aegean and Force 8-9 everywhere else. Some of the more exposed airports are also closed, particularly on the Aegean islands. Temperatures are continuing to fall and snow is expected on the Turkish mountains visible across the water from Symi.

The internet is also playing up with connections breaking down every few minutes. This has become a feature of communications every time we have bad weather. A frayed cable swaying in the wind? I shall now have a go at posting this!

Have a warm week.

Regards,
Adriana