The Froth

It’s cold out there!

28. December 2006

Snow! herbal teas Ye olde shoppe My son and his friend singing Christmas Carols and getting paid accordingly (not a lot of money, that is) It’s been a lovely, cold -by Greek standards- Christmas. There were not many shopping opportunities in the village, apart from apples and herbal teas, so it was a restful Christmas too. Tomorrow there will [...]

Mission accomplished

13. November 2006

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It seems we have found a warehouse-office-workshop in London. In four days too. It’s in Putney, in case you are ever in the area. The best things about this trip, apart from making good progress with the business, have been: -The breakfast place in Richmond where we eat scrambled eggs and [...]

Hello, goodbye

6. November 2006

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My friend, Stephanie I’ve just returned from the airport where I saw Stephanie off. We had an amazing time together and she is just as sweet as I expected her to be. Everybody loves her here. I miss you Steph! My only consolation is that tomorrow I am going to London -should I say "on [...]

Where I feel free

17. September 2006

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That’s London through my tourist eyes. I spent most of my time in Richmond, running around to set up this business. I only went to central London to see the Modigliani and Kandinsky exhibitions. Tomorrow, I am going to tell you everything, but for now, it’s just pictures. I am sorry I couldn’t [...]

Panic on the streets of London

11. September 2006

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Lovely Day sent me my hello kitty fix. You thought I wouldn’t eat a kitty? I am going to London tomorrow (no cosmetics in my hand luggage. No pens either). I will be back on Saturday. Look after the blogosphere for me.

Vacation candy, vacation pooh

25. August 2006

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Vacation candy -Cold Coronas -The “where to lunch” problem -That people wear whatever they can take out of their suitcases when they wake up at noon and aren’t wearing their contacts yet -Daily consumption of ice cream and alcohol -Having someone to send postcards to -Buying mementos that look stylish in the village shop [...]

Deep into the ice cream cave

25. August 2006

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The hardest part about holidays is not being alone for a minute of the day of the week. That irritates me and to avoid becoming a shrew I just stay away from an activity for a couple of hours each day. The others go to the beach and since I do not like the beach [...]