Counting our Blessings

It has been a stormy week but the rain held off for the Panormitis festival yesterday and the sky is blue today. Electrical storms have caused a few problems on the island this past week and with more stormy weather forecast for the days to come the season for fried faxes and dodgy electrics is only just beginning. Gale force winds up to Force 9 are expected in the Aegean this weekend so there may well be disruptions to ferry schedules. Temperatures have dropped all over Greece and the high price of heating oil dominates the local television news. Those of us with wood stoves are counting our blessings.

On a more cheerful note, all the rain thus far has been of the good soaking variety beloved of farmers and everything is growing quite rapidly. The spinach seeds I planted only a few days ago are already up like hairs on a dog’s back and we are enjoying the new season’s assorted lettuces and horta. The chillis are turning red fast, ready for the winter’s curries and chutneys. I planted several different kinds this year to cover all contingencies from Asian through Middle Eastern to Mexican dishes and they make a very colourful display.

Have a good weekend.

Regards,
Adriana