The almond trees are in bloom, filling the sky like a canopy with their feathery blossoms. They bloomed early this year as it was such a warm January … until the cold snap kept them back a bit. : Another bright sign on the horizon: the new U.S. president and vice-president. Despite all the problems… Read more

An Athens “staycation” with lovely fall mountain walks. Anyone interested? We’ve been in a second lockdown for over a month now, which may or may not lift next week as stores start to steadily reopen for the holiday season. Some nights ago in the middle of the night I got up and followed a thin… Read more